New Year's Eve Concert 2014, Berlin / Concert de la St-Sylvestre, Berliner Philharmoniker

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New Year's Eve Concert 2014, Berlin / Concert de la St-Sylvestre, Berliner Philharmoniker

This is a tradition. Every year on the 31st of December, music lovers in Berlin go to the Philharmonie and join forces with their orchestra to celebrate the New Year.

Jaunty dance rhythms are a big part of the Silvesterkonzert's programme. This year, Sir Simon Rattle opens the concert with Dvořák's Slavonic Dances, Op. 46. 
Then, Lang Lang plays Prokofiev's virtuoso Piano Concerto No. 3, before the orchestra performs more Slavonic Dances by Dvořák, Hindemith's third Symphonic Dance, as well as three of Aram Khatchaturian's dances from his ballet Gayaneh. There is no doubt the Berliner Philharmoniker will set the Philharmonie on fire with the Soviet-Armenian composer's Sabre Dance! Closing the concert are two of Brahms's most famous Hungarian Dances.

Every year, the Berlin Philharmonic holds a New Year’s Eve Gala Concert at Berlin’s Philharmonic Hall. And this year is no exception. But this time, maestro conductor Sir Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic have been joined by Chinese pianist Lang Lang.




Lang Lang returns to the stage at Berlin’s Philharmonic Hall for the first time since 2009, performing one of the masterworks of 20th century piano repertoire.
"This time I performed Prokofiev’s Third Piano Concerto. It radiates a crisp vitality, which I believe is perfect for welcoming 2014, the year of the horse. I hope this cooperation between Sir Simon Rattle, the Berlin Philharmonic and me will empower the audience in some way." said Lang Lang, Pianist.

And as always, Lang Lang’s brilliant, sensitive piano playing wows the audience. 2014 promises to be a busy year for Lang Lang, who will kick off the New Year preparing for the Grammy Awards Ceremony. Focus will also remain on his charitable activities.

"As a United Nations Messenger of Peace, I will visit some countries and regions in war zones. And my fund will continue to support children’s education." said Lang Lang, Pianist.

The Berlin Philharmonic New Year’s Eve Gala Concert has been aired live in more than 20 European countries, and is one of the highlights of the New Year season. 


Lang Lang, Rattle: Silvesterkonzert 2014 on medici.tv.



Orchestra: Berliner Philharmoniker
Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
Pianist: Lang Lang

Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in G minor op. 46 No. 8
Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major
Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in B major op. 72 No. 1
Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in E minor op. 72 No. 2
Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dance in C major op. 72 No. 7
Paul Hindemith: Symphonic Dance No. 3
Aram Khachaturian: From the Gayane Suite No. 3: Sabre Dance and No. 2 Dance of the Young Kurds
Aram Khachaturian: From the Gayane Suite No. 1: No. 7 Adagio Gayane and No. 8 Lezginka

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Sources:
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