The Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve Concert: 2008

The Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve Concert: 2008

2008
1h 22m
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"The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra Rings in the New Year"

Overview

The annual New Year’s Eve Concert is one of the highlights in the calendar of every classical music fan in Berlin and beyond. On New Year‘s Eve, the Berliner Philharmoniker invite an exceptional soloist for a festive gala. Together, the musicians bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new. The 2008 concert was conducted by Simon Rattle and featured Pauline Malefane (soprano), Thomas Quasthoff (bass-baritone). On the programme: George Gershwin: Cuban Overture, Samuel Barber: Adagio for Strings, op. 11 , Aaron Copland: Old American Songs, John Adams: Short Ride in a Fast Machine, George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess (Excerpts), George Gershwin: An American in Paris, Jerome Kern: Show Boat (Ol' Man River).

Status: Released

Language: EN

Production Information

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EuroArts

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Quick Facts

Release Date December 31, 2008
Status Released
Language EN

Cast

Simon Rattle
Simon Rattle

Pauline Malefane
Pauline Malefane

Soprano

Thomas Quasthoff
Thomas Quasthoff

Bass-baritone

Key Crew