Program 2018

PROGRAM 2018

Enjoy a unique experience at Classic Open Air Festival in Berlin on one of Europe’s most fascinating squares, the historic Gendarmenmarkt. Let yourself be delighted by musical treats. The Classic Open Air Festival journeys through various music genres and eras while offering a program, that holds a special sound experience for everyone and features world-renowned artists.

Thursday, 5^th of July, 7.30 pm

First Night - 100 Jahre Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg

In cooperation with Rundfunk Berlin-Brandenburg (rbb)

- Grand fireworks finale -

The Deutsche Filmorchester Babelsberg does not only look back on a long tradition as Ufa and DEFA orchestra. Coproductions and concerts with Friedrich Hollaender, Hans Zimmer or Sting, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Udo Lindenberg and Xavier Naidoo also show its unique flexibility. Whether classical, rock, pop or film music - the range of the orchestra will be presented at the FIRST NIGHT, where numerous artists will celebrate the orchestra's centenary.

With Cassandra Steen, Katharine Mehrling, Dagmar Manzel, Axel Prahl, Joja Wendt, Nicole Chevalier, Robert Watson u.v.m
Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg
conductor: Robert Reimer

Friday, 6^th of July, 7.30 pm

Wagner in Licht und Feuer

Bayreuther Flair auf dem Gendarmenmarkt

Due to the huge demand among our audience we decided to re-launch the successful Wagner Night of 2007. Convinced Wagner fans, but also those who previously had not yet been familiar with the legendary composer have been very delighted at the time. The Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau and the Ernst Senff Chor, together with outstanding soloists, will perform a superb Wagner evening.

With Nadja Michael (soprano), Ulf Paulsen (bass-baritone) and Ray M. Wade, Jr. (tenor)
Anhaltische Philharmonie Dessau
Ernst Senff Chor
conductor: Markus L. Frank

Saturday, 7^th of July, 7.30 pm

Nessun dorma

Die italienische Operngala

Rossini, Donizetti, Bellini or Mascagni, Leoncavallo, Puccini and Verdi - who doesn't know those famous composers of the great Italian opera? They've wrote immortal melodies, duets and ensemble scenes, which became hits in the early 19^th century. Their captivating performance is provided by excellent singers and instrumentalists.

With Gunta Cēse (soprano singer), Katarzyna Rabczuk (soprano singer), Franziska Ringe (soprano singer), Karo Khachatryan (tenor), Alexandru Constantinescu (baritone), Maciej Kozłowski (baritone), Thomas Rettensteiner (baritone)
Philharmonisches Orchester Vorpommern
Opera choir of Theaters Vorpommern
Choir of Junges Ensembles Berlin
conductor: Florian Csizmadia
host: Dirk Löschner (director of Theater Vorpommern)

Sunday, 8^th of July, 7.30 pm

Vier Pianisten - Ein Konzert

Joja Wendt, Sebastian Knauer, Axel Zwingenberger & Martin Tingvall

Classical music meets boogie woogie, jazz and pop music. This copulative concept works very well, as all-rounder and entertainer Joja Wendt, "boogie woogie world champion" Axel Zwingenberger, jazz pianist and ECHO Award winner Martin Tingvall and classical pianist Sebastian Knauer have proven with their successful show from 2017. This year the much celebrated concert will be reissued with a new program!

With Joja Wendt, Sebastian Knauer, Axel Zwingenberger and Martin Tingvall

Monday, 9^th of July, 7.30 pm

Classics of Soul & Funk

Earth, Wind & Fire - special guest: Sister Sledge

At the last evening of the festival we welcome two legends of the soul and funk era: Earth, Wind & Fire and special guest Sister Sledge will conclude the festival with classics of music history and bring their timeless hits onto the stage. Songs such as "Let's Groove" and "September" are not only known to fans of Earth, Wind & Fire. Experience a unique show and sing along to their greatest hits!

With Earth, Wind & Fire und Special Guest Sister Sledge

All information may be subject to change!

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