The music world knows the outstanding artist Menahem Pressler for more than half a century. He was the heart of the famous Beaux Arts Trio; in 2008 when the trio decided to separate, this was the restart of a memorable solo carrier. In 2013, the 90-year-old grand seigneur of the piano gave his long overdue debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker. In this touching and emotional portrait; the audience can gain deep insights into the life of Menahem Pressler – from new recorded talks, excerpts from one of his Master Classes, to interviews with artists like Daniel Harding, Quatuor Ébène, Leonidas Kavakos or Daniel Hope. New Year’s Eve Concert, Repertoire: Jean-Philippe Rameau Suite from Les Indes galantes; W. A. Mozart Piano Concerto in A major; Frédéric Chopin Nocturne in C-sharp minor Op. 27 No.1; Aram Khatchaturian Gayaneh: Suite No. 1 Lezginka; Antonín Dvořák Slavonic Dances No.2 & No. 7; Zoltán Kodály Háry János Suite; Johannes Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1

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