Beethoven Celebration Berlin

Synopsis

In 2020, Ludwig van Beethoven is the focus of the Staatskapelle Berlin’s suberb open-air concert. With star violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter playing Beethoven’s Violin Romances Nos. 1 & 2, the composer anticipated the romantic genre of the „song without words“. In capturing the expressive „singing on the instrument“, the virtuoso talent and remarkable art of Anne-Sophie Mutter are once again demonstrated. Daniel Barenboim has devoted his life to Beethoven‘s work and mentality. The musical director, pianist and cultural activist conducts the Staatskapelle Berlin and the State Opera Chorus in this concert. Giving justice to the 9th Symphony with its insistent appeal to humanity and its forward-looking utopian character, are the high calibre artists: Julia Kleiter, Waltraud Meier, Andreas Schager and René Pape.

Additional Info

• No: 8749
• Composer: L.v. Beethoven
• Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
• Orchestra: Staatskapelle Berlin; Staatsopernchor
• Artists: Anne-Sophie Mutter, Julia Kleiter, Waltraud Meier, Andreas Schager, René Pape
• Production year: 2020
• Run time: 01:45:00
• Producers: ZDF, Deutsche Grammophon, C Major Entertainment
• Format: HDTV 16:9