Type: Gala Concert
Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic
Director: Claudio Abbado
Soloists: Mirella Freni, Christine Schäfer, Marcelo Alvarez, and Simon Keenlyside
Location: Semper Opera House Dresden, Germany
Year: 1998

The New Year's Eve Concert, themed "Songs of Love and Desire," was a captivating event featuring the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Claudio Abbado. The concert showcased renowned soloists Mirella Freni, Christine Schäfer, Marcelo Alvarez, and Simon Keenlyside. The program included famous arias and scenes from Mozart, Verdi, and Tchaikovsky, creating an enchanting concert with music that celebrated themes of love and desire