Interview
Craig Urquhart in conversation with Noah Bendix-Balgley 2019 New Year’s Eve Concert with Kirill Petrenko and Diana Damrau
For the first time, the new chief conductor Kirill Petrenko was at the helm for the Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve Concert – which revealed a new, vibrant facet to Petrenko’s repertoire. While German and Russian composers have been the main focus of his previous Philharmoniker concerts, this evening’s programme takes us on a musical journey to the USA: with dances from Bernstein’s West Side Story and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. You can also hear star soprano Diana Damrau in captivating songs from musicals.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill Petrenko
Diana Damrau
© 2019 EuroArts Music International
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