Babelsberg Palace Concerts: Strings in the Dance Hall

Babelsberg Palace Concerts: Strings in the Dance Hall offers a mesmerizing journey through cinematic and classical worlds, brought to life by the German Film Orchestra Babelsberg in collaboration with the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation. In 2026, the orchestra presents three intimate chamber‑music concerts that breathe new energy into the historic dance hall of Babelsberg Palace, turning the venue into a living gallery of sound. The flagship concert opens with a dazzling string quartet: Stephanie Rott and Megumi Fukui on violins, Emely Kubusch on viola, and Bobby Kostadinov on cello. Their impeccable command sets the stage for an extraordinary program featuring iconic film scores and timeless classics. Highlight pieces include Michael Nyman’s modern “String Quartet No. 2” (1988), Nino Rota’s evocative “String Quartet” (1948/54) and the lush “Concerto per Archi” with extracts from La Strada, Romeo and Juliet, and Amarcord, Samuel Barber’s haunting “Adagio for Strings” (1938), and the spirited “The Night Music of the Streets of Madrid” by Luigi Boccherini (c. 1780). Whether you’re a film score aficionado or a lover of chamber music, this series invites you to experience the magic of cinema’s most memorable movements in a historic setting. Secure your seat—details and tickets are available here.