Today, October 23, at 8 p.m., the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires is bringing a historic visit to a grand close with an unmissable event for music lovers: the live and completely free broadcast of the Berlin Philharmonic’s final concert. One of the world’s most prestigious orchestras has returned to Argentina after a 26-year absence, and you’ll be able to enjoy its final performance at the Colón without paying for a ticket—from anywhere.
And if you’d rather enjoy live music, Buenos Aires’ event calendar also has options for this weekend. This Friday, the San José Auditorium hosts “Candlelight: Halloween Classics,” with a 20% discount on tickets, and “Candlelight: Tribute to Linkin Park,” while Sunday, October 25, will feature a tribute to Michael Jackson at AIC Abasto.
Berlin Philharmonic: What Makes Its Return to the Teatro Colón After 26 Years So Special
It took 26 years for the Berliner Philharmoniker to return to an Argentine stage. The Teatro Colón was the venue chosen for this long-awaited reunion, featuring three concerts under the musical direction of Kirill Petrenko. And today marks the farewell, with a final performance that can be watched live and for free from anywhere.
For this final performance, the program features two great works of classical music: Johannes Brahms’ Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, featuring renowned Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson as soloist, and Richard Strauss’ Thus Spoke Zarathustra, a composition whose spectacular opening became world-famous thanks to the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.
How and where to watch the free broadcast today, Friday
You don’t have to be in Buenos Aires or get a ticket to enjoy this musical event. The Berlin Philharmonic’s final concert at the Teatro Colón will take place today, October 23, at 8:00 p.m.
The broadcast will be available on the Teatro Colón’s official website, where you’ll be able to enjoy this historic farewell without paying for a ticket.
