The 2014 New Year's Gala Concert with the Berlin Philharmonic, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle, featured an exuberant program of waltzes, operatic arias, and overtures by composers Johann Strauss II, Franz Lehar, and Giuseppe Verdi. Renowned soprano Barbara Frittoli added beauty to the performance. The orchestra’s precision and Rattle’s dynamic leadership created a festive atmosphere, making it an uplifting celebration of classical music to ring in the new year.