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Christmas Swing
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Christmas Swing
Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra
Swing is not a musical genre, but a way of life – at least, according to Andrej Hermlin. Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra is one of Germany’s most charming and successful big bands. The musicians have devoted themselves, from head to toe, to a musical era that produced names like Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, and Duke Ellington – authentically, and visually down to the smallest detail.
With their program Christmas Swing, they have created a beautiful, romantic Christmas revue unparalleled in Germany. Famous American Christmas melodies are performed in authentic arrangements by David Hermlin in the style of the 1930s to 1950s. In front of a magical backdrop, the ensemble combines reflective, festive musical moments with grooving swing on the day before Christmas Eve – with custom-made outfits, vintage microphones, and original instruments. It is a delight just to watch, not to mention the acoustic pleasures offered by this outstanding orchestra. A concert that perfectly sets the mood for Christmas.
Program and cast
Christmas classics such as Winter Wonderland, Let It Snow, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, White Christmas, Jingle Bells, and many more
Andrej Hermlin and his Swing Dance Orchestra
Rachel Hermlin, vocals
David Hermlin, vocals & drums
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
© Uwe Hauth
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