Type: Orchestra Gala
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Sir Simon Rattle
Location: Berlin, Germany
Year: 2007

This festive New Year’s Eve concert presents a gala program of Russian orchestral music, culminating in Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in its famous orchestral version. The evening opens with works that showcase the sweeping melodies, rhythmic vitality, and rich orchestral color of the Russian Romantic tradition. These shorter works highlight the Berlin Philharmonic’s virtuosity and warmth under Sir Simon Rattle. The concert reaches a triumphant conclusion with a resplendent finale.