Musikfest Berlin, August 30 – September 18
This festival is one of Berlin's most cherished cultural traditions, featuring a wide array of outstanding singers, conductors and orchestras. For nearly three weeks, the works of 25 composers will be performed at Berlin's great concert halls, including the Philharmonic and Konzerthaus am Gendarmenmarkt, as well as at other venues.
This year's programme emphasises Eastern European modernism, celebrating Polish composer Witold Lutoslawski's centenary, and highlighting the work of Czech composer Leoš Janáček and Hungarian composer Béla Bartók. One of the festival's most commanding musical experiences will be the Berlin Philharmonic's interpretation of Lutoslawski's 2nd Symphony and Leoš Janáček's Glagolitic Mass, under the artistic direction of Sir Simon Rattle.
Programme: www.musikfest-berlin.de




