Karajan Academy: Classical Contrasts

Experience the vibrant energy and dazzling talent of the Karajan Academy in Classical Contrasts, a concert film uniting youthful exuberance with captivating musical contrasts. The evening opens with a delightful Pasticcio, showcasing some of Mozart’s most beloved melodies. Prepare for a thrilling shift in atmosphere as Bernard Herrmann’s iconic score from *Psycho* takes center stage, powerfully narrated by acclaimed actor Martin Wuttke. A touch of nostalgia and playful reflection arrives with Leoš Janáček’s *Mládí* (Youth), a wind sextet exploring the composer's own formative years. Finally, witness the spirited brilliance of Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 1, a young composer’s vibrant and inventive reimagining of classical traditions. This concert promises an unforgettable journey through diverse musical landscapes, performed with passion and precision by the rising stars of the Karajan Academy.