Symphonia Berlin with Igor Budinstein: Viennese Melange. Coffeehouse Music
Berlin, French Cathedral — Main Hall
About the Event
With a special afternoon concert, Igor Budinstein, freelance conductor, violin soloist and solo violist with the Deutsches Symphonie Orchester Berlin, and his ensemble Symphonia Berlin celebrate both Viennese musical tradition and coffee house culture. In a charmingly moderated format, works by composers such as Fritz Kreisler, Johann Strauss, W. A. Mozart, and J. Brahms will be presented, all of which deal with the Viennese way of life and a mélange of sweet and bitter notes. Historical anecdotes and musical virtuosity combine to form a loving homage to the city of Vienna and its unmistakable culture.
Artists
| Soloist: | Igor Budinstein |
|---|---|
| Ensemble: | Symphonia Berlin |
French Cathedral
The French Church (Französischer Dom) is one of the three key buildings at the Gendarmenmarkt, the most beautiful square in Berlin. The church was built as a place of worship for the Huguenots, followers of the Protestant Reformed Church of France, who were persecuted in their own country and found asylum in Berlin in the reign of Frederick the Great. The French Cathedral stands opposite the German Church (or Neue Kirche), their identical domes and styles forming a stunning architectural ensemble. Unusually, in this location, 'Dom' refers not to a German 'cathedral', but to the French 'dome'. The building houses the Huguenot museum, a restaurant and a viewing platform that offers a gorgeous view of Mitte district of Berlin.
Address
French Cathedral, Gendarmenmarkt 5, Berlin, Germany — Google Maps
