Name: Between Heartbeat And Rhythm: The West Side Story
Start: 2026-07-29T17:00:00
Location: Bamberger Symphoniker

Paolo Bortolameolli

Bamberger Symphoniker

To round off the year, we're treating our audience to a fun and colorful puzzle: They can create their own New Year's Eve concert – and we'll play whatever they request. Until then, however, they'll be spoiled for choice, as there's a wide selection of works in different categories to vote on: 5 sparkling overtures, 10 enchanting orchestral and violin pieces each – and even 5 lively encores. The "conductor" has already been chosen: The young and versatile conductor Aurel Dawidiuk, who is also a successful pianist and organist, was recently appointed Associate Conductor of the renowned Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

New Year's Eve À La Carte

A city, two youth gangs, and a forbidden love: Together with TV presenter Juri Tetzlaff, the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra brings the world-famous story of the legendary Broadway musical "West Side Story" to life. It's a tale of friendship and enmity, genuine feelings, and terrible misunderstandings. Two cultures clash, and tensions run high. At the heart of it all are Tony and Maria, who dream of a better world. With the music of Leonard Bernstein, Juri Tetzlaff narrates the captivating "West Side Story" for classical music novices and their families. The audience is invited to become part of the story, even stepping into the roles of the rival gangs, the "Jets" and the "Sharks." An interactive concert experience full of excitement, fun, and breathtakingly beautiful music!