Guest performance Bratislava

Experience a captivating journey through the golden age of Hollywood and the lives of extraordinary composers in *Guest Performance: Bratislava*. The WDR Funkhausorchester, led by conductor David Brophy and featuring the brilliant Juraj Cizmarovic on violin, presents a powerful program exploring the stories of artists who found refuge and inspiration in America during times of political upheaval. Discover the music of Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who rose to prominence crafting iconic film scores, alongside works by fellow American luminaries Leonard Bernstein, Aaron Copland, and George Gershwin. This moving concert celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of music, offering a unique glimpse into the "American Dream" embraced by those fleeing fascist regimes in Europe.