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Berlin Phil Dazzles Carnegie Hall with Classics
12 Oct
Summary
- Berlin Philharmonic performed three programs at Carnegie Hall.
- Conductor Kirill Petrenko led the orchestra through Italian and German classics.
- Significant new funding for the Philharmonic's hall renovation was announced.
The Berlin Philharmonic commenced Carnegie Hall's season with a series of stunning performances led by chief conductor Kirill Petrenko. The programs featured a gala of Italian music, including Respighi's Roman tone poems, and iconic German works such as Brahms's First Piano Concerto and Strauss's "Also Sprach Zarathustra." The orchestra also presented Elgar's "Enigma Variations" paired with Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony.
This visit coincided with encouraging financial news for the ensemble. Following past subsidy cuts, the Berlin Philharmonic received glad tidings of increased funding from the German federal government. An additional 225 million euros (approximately $250 million) has been allocated for the much-needed renovation of their concert hall, although the total project cost may be significantly higher.
