Soloist: Marshall, Wayne

Soloist: Wood, Ian

Soloist: Dore, Michael

Soloist: Daymond, Karl

Soloist: McDonald, Audra

Soloist: Burkhard, Richard

Soloist: Barrett, Brent

Soloist: Sauphanor, Simone

Soloist: Robinson, Timothy

Soloist: Hampson, Thomas

Soloist: Criswell, Kim

Soloist: Bradley, Paul

Soloist: Bourne, Frances

Choir: European Voices

Ensemble: Rascher Saxophone Quartet

Orchestra: Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor: Rattle, Simon

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Composer: Bernstein, Leonard

Wonderful Town

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Venue: Philharmonie, Berlin

Date of Concert: 31-12-2002

Playing Time: 01:16:04

Television Director: Morell, Andreas

Catalogue Number: EuroArts5230

UPC: 880242522986

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Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic set off fireworks of good humour and a contagious musical spirit at the traditional New Year's Eve Concert in 2002. Simon Rattle chose Leonard Bernstein's brilliant and entertaining musical comedy, Wonderful Town, for his first New Year's Eve Concert with the Berlin Philharmonic. Conductor and orchestra - both rank among the best in the world - joined forces with Broadway stars Kim Criswell and Audra McDonald and famous baritone Thomas Hampson. The audience enjoyed a great show full of dancing, choruses, fascinating light design and ?EUR" above all ?EUR" intoxicating music. The exuberant atmosphere of this event culminated in an overwhelming encore with the musicians and audience dancing through the hall! This video captures the atmosphere right in the middle of orchestra, singers and audience and recreates a wonderful night on the town.