Thursday, September 4th 2008. 16:30
Schloss Charlottenburg, Orangerie

Charlottenburg Palace, the sumptuous Baroque summer residence of Prussian kings, has revolved around artistic creativity and artistic delight since its early days. This new concert series taking place at the Grand Orangery at Charlottenburg Palace gives locals and tourists the opportunity of experiencing the era of Baroque in Berlin. In a truly exquisite ambience of candlelight, the Berlin Palace Orchestra presents masterpieces of music, taking the audience on a journey to the golden era of Baroque and classical music. Enjoy this musical journey back in time at one of the most historic and exclusive venues in Berlin. All members of the orchestra as well as staff members are dressed in historic costumes, creating a unique combination of the magic of times past and the amenities of modern-day life.

The Berlin Palace Orchestra has been formed exclusively for the concert series at Charlottenburg Palace. All members of the ensemble are highly professional and respected musicians from Berlin showing a deep understanding of late Baroque music and music of the classical period as well as a true passion for its interpretation. Endowed with a truly special feeling for music as well a high level of musical homogeneity, the orchestra presents the most outstanding works of this remarkable era to today's audience.

Important information:
From April to October, we recommend that individual guests takes the palace tour between 10:00 am and 04:00 p.m. Please be aware that the palace closes at 5:15 p.m. You have the option of visiting Charlottenburg Palace at any time of your choice during official opening hours.

Ahead of the event, please go to the "kleine Orangerie Charlottenburg" in the Orangerie Charlottenburg (the address is Spandauer Damm 22-24, 14059 Berlin). Please show your received Classictic-Voucher in order to pick up the tickets for the palace tour and concert there. Opening hours: Monday till Sunday 9.00 am till 6.00 pm.

Between 10.00 am - 04.00 pm: Palace Tour
08.00 pm: Admission to the concert
08.30 pm: Concert start
10.15 pm: Concert end