New chapter: Thielemann and Levit inspire in the State Opera

Experience the inaugural concert by Christian Thielemann as general music director of the State Opera Unter den Linden! On October 7, 2024, he conducts a fascinating concert with Igor Levit on the piano and the Staatskapelle Berlin. See the live broadcast on arte.tv and enjoy masterful works by Samy Moussa, Mendelssohn and Schönberg. Don't miss this musical highlight!
Experience the inaugural concert by Christian Thielemann as general music director of the State Opera Unter den Linden! On October 7, 2024, he conducts a fascinating concert with Igor Levit on the piano and the Staatskapelle Berlin. See the live broadcast on arte.tv and enjoy masterful works by Samy Moussa, Mendelssohn and Schönberg. Don't miss this musical highlight! (Symbolbild/MB)

New chapter: Thielemann and Levit inspire in the State Opera

On October 7th, the music world will be head! The sensational start of Christian Thielemann as the new general music director of the State Opera Unter den Linden in Berlin will be broadcast live to Arte.tv! This spectacular event announces nothing less than a new musical dream - and the audience can be part of it!

The Staatskapelle Berlin, one of the oldest and most respected orchestras worldwide, will present one masterpiece after another in Thielemann's program. Above all, the stirring piece "Elysium" of contemporary genius Samy Moussa, which sets fresh impulses for the classic music scene. Thielemann, a giant on the podium, will captivate the audience with his passionate interpretation.

an evening full of emotions

The concert will be a real highlight of the evening: The piano concert No. 2 D minor (op. 40) by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy. With the incredible pianist Igor Levit , one of the most sought -after virtuosos of our time, this part of the evening promises an emotional roller coaster ride of romantic passion and virtuosity that the audience enthuses.

not enough! The crowning glory is Arnold Schönberg's "Pelléas et Mélisande" (op. 5) - a symphonic poem that breaks the limits of tonality and lets the listeners immerse in the deepest emotions. This masterpiece poetry and drama make the evening unforgettable!

For all music lovers who cannot enjoy the experience live on site, there is good news: The concert will not only be broadcast on ARTE.TV on October 7 at 7 p.m., but is also available online from October 7 to November 11, 2024! And as if that weren't enough, the appearance on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 4:50 p.m.

don't miss this unique musical moment with Christian Thielemann and Igor Levit! be there when the magical sounds sound and the muse unfolds their wings!