Defying Gravity

It’s time to try defying gravity! Not only since his record-breaking musical »Wicked« has Stephen Schwartz been considered one of the great artists of his generation — since the 1970s, he has shaped Broadway and Hollywood with musicals such as »Pippin« and »Godspell«, as well as with lyrics and melodies for films including »The Hunchback of Notre-Dame«, »Pocahontas«, and »The Prince of Egypt«. High time for a special tribute: With Anton Zetterholm, Roberta Valentini, Merlin Fargel, Milica Jovanović and Harriet Jones, the WDR Funkhausorchester has invited some of Europe’s most sought-after musical stars to celebrate the extraordinary work of Stephen Schwartz. On the programme: the most popular hits, intimate ballads and the full power of the sound, from »The Wizard & I« to »Magic To Do«. Great melodies meet a grand orchestra and truly magnificent voices – a musical concert in a class of its own!