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Berlin, French Cathedral — Main Hall
About the Event
Experience the magic of the holiday season in the heart of Berlin with the captivating Christmas Concerts of the Berlin Orchestra at French Cathedral. This enchanting series of performances will transport audiences to a winter wonderland, echoing the harmonious blend of classic and festive music. Set in the historic French Cathedral, the Berlin Orchestra will mesmerize with a carefully curated program that includes Johann Pachelbel's Canon, George Frideric Händel's Largo from Xerxes, and the evocative Spring & Winter from Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. As the majestic notes of Schubert's Ave Maria fill the air, you'll feel a deep sense of peace and joy. The orchestra's rendition of Tchaikovsky's Highlights from The Nutcracker is sure to delight, and the famous aria from Händel's The Messiah will uplift your spirits. Beethoven's Symphony No. 5 — Allegro con brio promises a thrilling end to the concert, while the traditional Christmas Carol — Adeste Fideles by Niels Gade evokes the warmth of the season. Join the Christmas Concerts of the Berlin Orchestra at French Cathedral for an unforgettable celebration of music and festivity that embodies the spirit of Christmas.
The Berlin Orchestra
The Berlin Orchestra is a chamber orchestra, bringing together exceptional musicians from around the world. The Berlin Orchestra captivates audiences with its passion and excellence, offering an unforgettable musical experience every time.
Duangamorn Fu, soprano
Hailing from Thailand, Duangamorn Fu honed her craft in Vienna and Berlin. She made her operatic entrance as Gretel at Vienna's Schlosstheater Schönbrunn in 2022. She has been honored at numerous prestigious international contests in cities including Osaka, Astana, Brussels, Graz, and Vienna, underscoring her recognition as a gifted singer. In 2024, she clinched the top accolade at her opening concert at the Berlin Philharmonie, marking her as an emergent luminosity in the opera scene.
Dayoon You, violin solo
Violinist Dayoon You gained worldwide acclaim after garnering the “Special Prize” at the 2021 ARD International Music Competition in Munich. He is a laureate of the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition and secured the second prize at the 2023 Long‐Thibaud Violin Competition. Dayoon You has taken the stage with the Belgian National Orchestra, the Korean National Symphony Orchestra, and other eminent ensembles. He performs on a 1774 Joannes Baptista Guadagnini violin, kindly on loan from the Kumho Cultural Foundation.
Program
- Johann Pachelbel – Canon > Canon & Gigue
- George Frideric Händel – Largo aus Xerxes
- Antonio Vivaldi – The Four Seasons Spring & Winter
- Franz Schubert – Ave Maria, D. 839
- Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Highlights aus dem Nussknacker
- Georg Friedrich Händel – Famous Aria from The Messiah (He Shall Feed His Flock)
- Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 5 — Allegro con brio
- Niels Gade – Christmas Carol — Adeste Fideles
Artists
| Orchestra: | The Berlin Orchestra Formed of exceptional young artists from all over the world, this Berlin‐based Chamber Orchestra makes regular appearances in the city's famous Kaiser‐Wilhelm‐Gedächtnis‐Kirche. In the evocative surroundings created by the church's extensive stained‐glass, they play a delightful programme of the great classics from Bach to Beethoven, joined by soloists in the early stages of promising careers. The Berlin Orchestra believes that classical music has the power to surpass the limits of genre — they also have a longstanding collaboration with German DJ and Dance music producer Alex Christensen that sees them tour Germany and further afield to delight fans. |
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| Soprano: | Duangamorn Fu |
| Organ player: | Vladimir Magalashvili |
| Violin: | Dayoon You |
Address
French Cathedral, Gendarmenmarkt 5, Berlin, Germany — Google Maps
