Philharmonic Orchestra streams New Year's Eve concert in 350 cinemas
The Berliner Philharmoniker will broadcast its traditional New Year's Eve concert to around 350 European cinemas on December 31. Under the direction of chief conductor Kirill Petrenko, the internationally renowned orchestra has chosen a program of works by Richard Wagner (1813-1883).
The focus is on the first act of "Die Walküre", one of the few parts of Wagner's "Ring des Nibelungen" that is dominated by love, albeit incestuous love. According to information from Friday, the vocal roles will be performed by tenor Jonas Kaufmann as Siegmund, soprano Vida Miknevičiūtė as Sieglinde and bass Georg Zeppenfeld as Hunding.
The overture and "Der Venusberg" from Wagner's "Tannhäuser" will also be performed live from the Philharmonie Berlin in cinemas in Germany and ten other countries.
This year, Music lovers can enjoy the Berliner Philharmoniker's Opera performance of "Die Walküre" on New Year's Eve, as part of the orchestra's annual turn of the year concert. The cinematic broadcast, directed by Kirill Petrenko, will be available in over 350 European cinemas, including Germany and ten other countries.
Source: www.dpa.com
