A Journey Through the Stars – Film Music Live!: Neue Philharmonie Berlin at Konzerthaus
Berlin, Konzerthaus Berlin — Großer Saal
About the Event
Join us for an unforgettable adventure through the music of Star Wars, Star Trek, and Stargate! The Neue Philharmonie brings these legendary sci‐fi worlds to life with powerful sounds, heroic themes, and thrilling moments for the whole family.
Embark on an interstellar journey through some of the greatest soundtracks in film history! The Neue Philharmonie, conducted by Andreas Schulz, presents a thrilling concert program featuring epic film music from the cult universes of Star Wars, Star Trek, and Stargate.
Experience John Williams' unforgettable music for Star Wars—with its triumphant fanfares, dramatic themes, and a soundscape that has shaped generations.
Immerse yourself in the atmospheric and visionary soundscapes of Star Trek—with music by Jerry Goldsmith and Alexander Courage that has accompanied the journey “to boldly go where no one has gone before” for decades.
And let David Arnold's impressive Stargate Suite transport you to mysterious dimensions, between ancient myths and futuristic science fiction.
A concert for all who love film music – and for all who want to be carried away into the universe by orchestral splendor.
Program
- John Williams – Star Wars
- Jerry Goldsmith – /Alexander Courage: „Star Trek“
- David Arnold – Stargate Suite
Artists
| Organ and harpsichord: | Neue Philharmonie |
|---|---|
| Conductor: | Andreas Schulz |
Konzerthaus Berlin
The Konzerthaus Berlin is a concert hall situated on the Gendarmenmarkt, the most beautiful square in the city. Built in 1821, the structure initially served as a theater. Severely damaged in the Second World War, it was rebuilt as a concert hall in 1977, with a neoclassical interior, and changed its name to reflect its new function in 1994. Consistently numbered among the top five concert halls in the world, the Konzerthaus hosts around 500 performances every year, ranging from symphony and chamber concerts featuring international stars to new music and children's concerts.
Antonín Dvořák
Antonin Dvorak is considered to be one of the most well-known and prominent Czechs in the world, as his musical work gained international recognition already during his lifetime. He was born in 1841 in a small Czech village into a butcher’s family. At the age of 6, Dvorak started taking violin lessons and it immediately became obvious that the boy had exceptional talent in music. Later in life, he was learning to master piano and organ as well as simultaneously working in a slaughterhouse. After Dvorak turned 16, he was admitted to the Organ School in Prague that trained future professional composers. After graduating, he stayed in Prague, joined Karel Komzak’s orchestra and started actively composing his own music. However, he struggled to make ends meet and always had to work on the side by playing music in churches and giving private music lessons. Finally, 1874 became a turning point in his life when he won a financial grant from an Austrian Prize competition for his 15 submitted works. This allowed him to quit the orchestra and devote himself fully to composing. During this period, he wrote his Slavonic Dances, Moravian Duets and Violin Concerto, which brought him sweeping success. In 1892 he was invited to teach at the New York National Conservatory, where he stayed until 1895 before returning home. He started teaching at the Prague conservatory and later became its director. Until his death in 1904, he had been a successful and well-loved composer, both in his homeland and around the whole world.
Address
Konzerthaus Berlin, Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany — Google Maps
