Best of Classics: Romeo and Juliet

Anyone who thinks they have never heard this work is mistaken for sure: Especially "The Dance of the Knights" from Prokofiev's famous ballet has made its way onto stages, as well as in films, series, commercials, and even video games. From Wednesday, who plays the piece on her cello at the beginning of the 2nd season, to The Simpsons, the theme tune of the BBC series The Apprentice, a Chanel advertisement from 1990, to the video game Civilization V, and many more - "Romeo and Juliet" has been an inspiration in many places. It's no wonder, as Shakespeare's famous love drama has been "translated" into other art forms over the centuries: from musicals to operas to purely orchestral music. Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev succeeded in an outstanding way with his ballet music. After a brief initial failure, it is now considered one of the best musical interpretations of the story ever. This is clearly due to its quality! Not only ballet lovers, but also concert audiences could not get enough of it - on one hand, the melting melodies, and on the other hand, the dynamic dances, sometimes wildly virtuosic, sometimes thrilling with their powerful rhythms. Entertaining and exciting, Malte Arkona briefly introduces the work. Together with conductor Emmanuel Tjeknavorian and the orchestra, they play their favorite parts from the symphony: in a short time, you will understand why this masterpiece should be heard at least once in a lifetime and why it is considered one of the "Best of Classical Music". Afterwards, you can enjoy the symphony in a short concert. Then, we invite you to the bar on the 1st floor, where moderator Malte Arkona will have a conversation with Emmanuel Tjeknavorian on a small stage and happily answer any questions you may have!