In the organizer's words:

Iskandar Widjaja

Ode to Joy - Melodies for Valentine's

With his electrifying charisma and groundbreaking artistry, violinist Iskandar Widjaja has been called a "true force of nature" (The Strad) and a "rock star violinist" (The Jakarta Post). Combining the elegance of classical music with the energy of pop culture, he has performed with leading orchestras on five continents, collaborated with icons such as Zubin Mehta and Fazil Say, and wowed audiences from the Berlin Philharmonie to the Vienna Konzerthaus. His unmistakable sound - urgent, lyrical and fascinating - transcends the boundaries of classical music with his unique personality. With Arabic-Dutch and Chinese-Indonesian roots, Iskandar is a cross-genre artist with great appeal. Whether sharing the stage with David Foster or headlining UNICEF charity concerts, he moves seamlessly between classical mastery and cultural relevance. As a fashion muse, composer and advocate for music education, he is equally at home on stages around the world as he is as an inspiration to street children in Jakarta. With millions of people reached through his online presence, Iskandar continues to redefine what it means to be a 21st century virtuoso.

This one-off concert at the Berlin Philharmonie for Valentine's Day offers an indulgent program ranging from the timeless masterpieces of classical music with music by Albinoni, Pachelbel and Vivaldi- fresh and boldly reinterpreted- to Iskandar's brand new arrangement: the COLDPLAY CONCERTO.

Epic soundtracks from Gladiator to Ghibli round off this sound journey, in which tradition meets innovation and Widjaja's own cultural roots as a virtuoso of Indonesian descent who grew up in Berlin take center stage.

An evening of kitsch-free, authentic romance, not only with the most famous love songs, newly arranged for the violin. Bring a date;)!