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Super Berlin Tour Sightseeing Tickets, Berolina, Berlin

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:04:00 GMT

Gives you an excellent insight into the moving history of our impressive capital. Photo stops are included.

Departure: only at Kurfrstendamm 220/corner of Meineke Street.

10:00am with a visit to the GDR-Museum

2:00pm with a visit to the Berlin-Story

Important information:

1 visit to the GDR-Museum (if departure is 10:00am)
1 visit to the Berlin-Story (if departure is 2:00pm)

Duration approx: 3.5 hours.

8 languages available (through headsets)

No tours on Dec 24

Experience the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, and visit the Holocaust Memorial

Comfortable Bus with airconditioning

The Stops

You will see all stops of the City-Circle Tour. In addition the Super Berlin Tour leads you to the following attractions:

Mrkisches Museum

Ostbahnhof

O2-World

East-Side-Gallery

Oberbaumbrcke

Mediaspree City

Treptow (Treptowers)

Molecule Man

Speicherstadt

Alexanderplatz

Tour Info

Please call +49(0)30/88568030 to confirm your pick up time and location.

Berlin Wall Tour Sightseeing Tickets, Berolina, Berlin

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Although the Berlin Wall has long disappeared, the memory of this structure that divided the city is still alive.

Many visitors from all over the world are surprised and disappointed that so few remains can be found.

It is almost impossible to retrace the former course of the Wall. The complex system of barriers, watchtowers and anti-vehicle trenches have almost completely disappeared.

It is evident that the once separated city has grown together. Viewable remains of the Wall are near the Oberbaumbrcke (East-Side-Gallery), Checkpoint Charlie, Niederkirchner Strasse, Mauerpark and in the Wall Memorial, Bernauer Strasse.

These and further important sights along the former border can be seen during this tour. "Experience" the former course of the Berlin-Wall; get an impression of the extraordinary circumstances under which the people had to live in a divided city for over 40 years.

The Tour follows the course of the Berlin-Wall through downtown Berlin and shows the remaining pieces of the Wall.

Including the visit of Berlin Wall Memorial in the Bernauer Street.

Departure: only at the Kurfrstendamm 220/corner of Meineke Street.

Live guided: German/English

Tour Info

Times: Tuesday & Sunday at 11:00am
Running Time: 3.5 hours

Please call +49(0)30/88568030 to confirm your pick up time and location.

Beethoven-Bruckner-Zyklus Concert Tickets, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (State Opera), Berlin

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:10:00 GMT

Conductor and Soloist: Daniel Barenboim

La Peri Theater Tickets, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (State Opera), Berlin

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:01:00 GMT

A Ballet in two acts.

Choreography and Staging: Vladimir Malakhov nach Jean Coralli
Music: Friedrich Burgmüller
Sets and Costumes: Jordi Roig
Conductor: Paul Connelly

Agrippina Theater Tickets, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (State Opera), Berlin

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:53:00 GMT

Opera by Georg Friedrich Händel.

Act 1
On hearing the news that her husband, the Emperor Claudius, has died in a storm at sea, Agrippina plots to secure the throne for Nero, her son by a previous marriage. Nero is unenthusiastic about this project, but assents to his mother's wishes. Agrippina obtains the support of her two freedmen, Pallas and Narcissus, who hail Nero as the new Emperor before the Senate.

With the Senate's assent Agrippina and Nero begin to ascend the throne, but the ceremony is interrupted by the entrance of Claudius's servant Lesbus. He announces that his master is alive, saved from death by Otho, the commander of the army. Otho himself confirms the story, and reveals that Claudius has promised him the throne as a mark of gratitude. Agrippina is confounded, until Otho secretly confides to her that he loves the beautiful Poppaea more than he desires the throne. Agrippina, aware that Claudius also loves Poppaea, sees a new opportunity of furthering her ambitions for Nero. She goes to Poppaea and tells her, falsely, that Otho has struck a bargain with Claudius whereby he, Otho, gains the throne but gives Poppaea to Claudius. Agrippina advises Poppaea to turn the tables on Otho by telling the Emperor that Otho has ordered her to refuse Claudius's attentions. This, Agrippina believes, will make Claudius revoke his promise to Otho of the throne.

Poppaea believes Agrippina. When Claudius arrives at Poppaea's house she reveals what she believes is Otho's treachery. Claudius departs in fury, while Agrippina cynically consoles Poppaea by declaring that their friendship will never be broken by deceit.

Act 2
Pallas and Narcissus realise that Agrippina has tricked them into supporting Nero, and decide to have no more to do with her. Otho arrives, nervous about his forthcoming coronation, followed by Agrippina, Nero and Poppaea, who have come to greet Claudius. All combine in a triumphal chorus, as Claudius enters. Each in turns pays tribute to the Emperor, but Otho is coldly rebuffed as Claudius denounces him as a traitor. Otho is devastated, and appeals to Agrippina, Poppaea, and Nero for support, but they all reject him, leaving him in bewilderment and despair.

However, Poppaea is touched by her former beloved's grief, and wonders if he might not be innocent. She devises a plan, which involves pretended sleep and, when Otho approaches her, sleep-talking what Agrippina has told her earlier. Otho, as intended, overhears her and fiercely protests his innocence. He convinces Poppaea that Agrippina has deceived her. Poppaea swears revenge, but is distracted when Nero comes forward and declares his love for her. Meanwhile Agrippina has lost the support of Pallas and Narcissus, but manages to convince Claudius that Otho is still plotting to take the throne. She advises him that he should end Otho's ambitions once and for all by abdicating in favour of Nero. Claudius, eager to be with Poppaea again, agrees.

Act 3
Poppaea now plans some deceit of her own, in an effort to divert Claudius's wrath from Otho with whom she is now reconciled. She hides Otho in her bedroom with instructions to listen carefully. Soon Nero arrives to press his love on her, but she tricks him into hiding as well. Then Claudius enters; Poppaea tells him that he had earlier misunderstood her: it was not Otho but Nero who had ordered her to reject Claudius. To prove her point she asks Claudius to pretend to leave, then she summons Nero who, thinking Claudius has gone, resumes his passionate wooing of Poppaea. Claudius suddenly reappears, and angrily dismisses the crestfallen Nero. After Claudius departs, Poppaea brings Otho out of hiding and the two express their everlasting love, Otho in "Pur ch'io ti stringa" and Poppaea with "Bel piacere".

At the palace, Nero tells Agrippina of his troubles, and decides to renounce love for political ambition. But Pallas and Narcissus have by now revealed Agrippina's original plot to Claudius, so that when Agrippina urges the Emperor to yield the throne to Nero, he accuses her of treachery. She then claims that her efforts to secure the throne for Nero had all along been a ruse to safeguard the throne for Claudius. Claudius believes her; nevertheless, when Poppaea, Otho, and Nero arrive, Claudius announces that Nero and Poppaea will marry, and that Otho shall have the throne. No one is satisfied with this arrangement, as their desires have all changed, so Claudius in a spirit of reconciliation reverses his judgement, giving Poppaea to Otho and the throne to Nero. He then summons the goddess Juno, who descends to pronounce a general blessing.

Der Ferne Klang Theater Tickets, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (State Opera), Berlin

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:48:00 GMT

Opera by Franz Schreker.

Grete is in love with Fritz, a young composer. She is the daughter of old Graumann, a retired clerk, who spends what little money the family has at the local inn.

Der Rosenkavalier Theater Tickets, Semperoper, Dresden

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:04:00 GMT

Is a comic opera in three acts by Richard Strauss to an original German libretto by Hugo von Hofmannsthal. It is loosely adapted from the novel Les amours du chevalier de Faublas by Louvet de Couvrai and Molière’s comedy Monsieur de Pourceaugnac. It was first performed at the Königliches Opernhaus in Dresden on 26 January 1911 under the direction of Max Reinhardt.

There are many recordings of the opera, and it is regularly performed.

Act 1

The Marschallin's bedroom

Princess Marie Therese von Werdenberg (the Marschallin, the title given to a Field Marshal's wife) and her much younger lover, Count Octavian Rofrano exchange vows of love. To avoid scandal, he hides when a small black boy, Mohammed, brings the Marschallin's breakfast, and then again when loud voices are heard in the antechamber. He returns disguised as a chambermaid, "Mariandel".

The Marschallin's country cousin Baron Ochs has unexpectedly arrived to discuss his engagement to Sophie, the daughter of a wealthy merchant. After boorishly describing his personal pastime of chasing skirts, and demonstrating on the disguised Octavian, he asks the Marschallin which cavalier he should select to deliver the traditional silver engagement rose to Sophie. She recommends Octavian, and when Ochs sees the young count's picture, he notices the similarities in the count's face to the chambermaid "Mariandel's" and assumes that she is Octavian's illegitimate sister. The coarse Ochs propositions "the chambermaid," and, in response, Octavian pretends to be the country maid but leaves the first chance he gets.

The room then fills with supplicants to the Princess. An Italian tenor serenades the Marschallin, while Ochs works out the marriage contract with the Marschallin's notary. Two Italian intriguers, Valzacchi and Annina, try to sell the Princess the latest scandal sheets, and offer their surveillance services to Ochs. Rudely interrupting the tenor's song, Ochs tells the lawyer to demand a dowry from Sophie's family, and leaves, but not before employing the two Italians. Amidst all the activity, the Marschallin remarks to her hairdresser: "My dear Hippolyte, today you have made me look like an old woman."

When all have left, the Marschallin, reminded of her own early marriage by Ochs's young bride, sadly ponders her fleeting youth and the fickleness of men. By the time Octavian returns (in men's clothes), she has realized that one day he will leave her. She tells him so, and despite his fervent vows of love, she knows his love will not last. He is stunned by her mood change and abruptly leaves. She suddenly realizes that she has forgotten to kiss him goodbye, and sends some footmen after him. But it is too late, and he is gone. The Marschallin summons her page to take the silver rose to Octavian to deliver to Sophie. After Mohammed departs, Marie Therese stares pensively into her hand mirror as the curtain falls.

Act 2

The von Faninals' home

Herr von Faninal and Sophie await the arrival of the Rosenkavalier (Knight of the Rose), Octavian. Following tradition, Faninal departs before the Knight appears. Sophie frets over her approaching marriage with a man she has never met as her duenna, Marianne, reports on the approach of Octavian. Octavian arrives with great pomp, dressed all in silver. He presents the silver rose to Sophie in an elaborate ceremony. Immediately, the two young people are attracted to each other and they sing a beautiful duet.

During a chaperoned conversation, Sophie and Octavian begin to fall in love, but Ochs enters with Sophie's father. The Baron speaks familiarly with Octavian (even though they have never met), examines Sophie like chattel and behaves generally like a cad. Ochs's servants begin to chase the maids, sending the household into an uproar. Sophie starts to weep, and Octavian promises to help her. He embraces her, but they are discovered by Ochs's Italian spies, who report to him. Ochs is only amused, considering the much-younger Octavian no threat, but Octavian's temper is raised enough to challenge the bull-headed Baron to a duel. The Baron receives a slight wound in the arm in the fracas and cries bloody murder. As a doctor is sent for, Sophie tells her father she never will marry the Baron, but her father insists she will and threatens to send her to a convent. Octavian is thrown out, and Sophie is sent to her room. As Ochs is left alone on the divan with his wounded arm in a sling, he begins to raise his spirits with a glass of port. Annina enters with a letter for Ochs from "Mariandel" (Octavian) asking to meet him for a tryst. The now recovered and drunk Ochs, in anticipation of his imminent meeting, dances around the stage to one of the opera's many waltzes. He makes a serious mistake: he forgets to tip Annina.

Act 3

A private room in an inn

Valzacchi and Annina have switched alliances, and are now helping Octavian prepare a trap for the Baron. Ochs and "Mariandel" arrive for a private dinner. Ochs tries to seduce the seemingly willing chambermaid, though he is disturbed by her resemblance to Octavian. The guilt-ridden baron catches glimpses of the heads of Octavian's conspirators as they pop out of secret doors. A woman (Annina in disguise) rushes in claiming that Ochs is her husband and the father of her children, all of whom rush in crying "Papa! Papa!" As the confusion grows, Ochs calls for the police.

The police arrive, and to avoid a scandal, Ochs claims that "Mariandel" is his fiancée Sophie. Octavian lets the Police Commissioner in on the trick, and the Officer plays along. Furious for being enmeshed in the scandal, Faninal arrives and sends for Sophie to clear his and his daughter's name. Sophie arrives and asks the Baron to leave her alone. Just as Ochs is completely befuddled and embarrassed, the Marschallin enters. The Princess sends the Police and all the others away, and orders the Baron to leave gracefully, salvaging what is left of his dignity. Ochs finally leaves, pursued by various bill collectors. The Marschallin, Sophie, and Octavian are left alone.

The Marschallin recognizes that the day she so feared has come, as Octavian hesitates between the two women. In the emotional climax of the opera, the Marschallin gracefully releases Octavian, encouraging him to follow his heart and love Sophie. She then withdraws elegantly to the next room to talk with Faninal. As soon as she is gone, Sophie and Octavian run to each other's arms. Faninal and the Marschallin return to find the lovers locked in an embrace. After a few bittersweet glances to her lost lover, the Princess departs with Faninal. Sophie and Octavian follow after another brief but ecstatic love duet, and the opera ends with the Marschallin's little black page, Mohammed, running in to retrieve Sophie's dropped handkerchief, and racing out again after the departing nobility.

Performance Info

2010 Season

- 19th Mar 2010 @ 18.00
- 21st Mar 2010 @ 17.00
- 30th Mar 2010 @ 18.00
- 4th July 2010 @ 18.00

Running Time: Approx 3 Hrs

Waldesnacht, du Wunderkühle Concert Tickets, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (State Opera), Berlin

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:02:00 GMT

An Evening of Classical Music.

Conductor: Michael Wendeberg

Lieder ohne Worte Concert Tickets, Staatsoper Unter den Linden (State Opera), Berlin

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT

An Evening of Classical Music.

Violin: Tobias Sturm
Titus Gottwald

Viola: Boris Bardenhagen

Violoncello:Tonio Henkel

Piano: Dana Sturm

Berlin All-In-One Segway Tour Sightseeing Tickets, City Segway Tours, Berlin

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:53:00 GMT

Itinerary

City Segway Tours looks forward to welcoming you on our original, innovative and exciting tour of Berlin. Imagine cruising effortlessly through parks and along sidewalks while receiving a great orientation and exploring Berlins sites! Our tours have very limited size (only max 5 customers per tour guide!) so you can count on an extremely personal and private experience. Dont punish your feet or strain your ears in a giant group join us for an unforgettable Segway tour!

In about 3,5 4 hours on our All-In-One City Segway Tour well show you all the main sights of Berlin, stopping every few hundred meters to soak them in, hear fascinating anecdotes, take pictures, and discuss Berlins history. Your knowledgeable native English-speaking guide will also explain present-day facts and lifestyle facets about Berlin while being available to answer your questions.

Berlin Wall: Stop at the Berlin Wall, wander through Checkpoint Charlie, and stand in the deathstrip under a watchtower. Understand why the Berlin Wall was built, what led to its fall and how Berlin is dealing with its past.

Third Reich: Stand on top of Hitlers bunker and where years earlier the Nazis had their famous book-burning. See the Reichstag and grasp how its fateful burning led to Hitlers rise to power.

Prussian Berlin: Well understand how the mighty Prussians molded Berlin into a European power. Ride through the Brandenburg Gate like many previous armies, over the Museum Island, across the Gendarmenmarkt and much more.

Some of the tour sights include:

- Berlin Wall see one of the last remaining sections still standing
- Brandenburg Gate ride through Germanys most famous monument
- Marienkirche Berlins oldest functioning church
- Red Town Hall city hall of now-unified Berlin
- Marx & Engels Platz monuments still standing of communisms founders in the former East
- Palace of the Republic sight of the former communist East German parliament, now being dismantled
- Hitlers bunker discuss the final days of the Nazis
-Potsdamer Platz the new downtown of Berlin
- Gendarmenmarkt Berlins beautifully quaint square
- Nazi Topography of Terror open-air museum in the former HQ of the Nazi Gestapo and SS
- St. Hedwigs Cathedral
- Unter den Linden Berlins most famous boulevard
- Deathstrip see how East & West Berlin were divided
- Checkpoint Charlie Explore this most famous Cold War landmark and border crossing through the Wall
- Humboldt University
- Museum Island Pergamon Museum, Altes Museum, Bode Museum
- Luftwaffe Ministry intact Nazi air force ministry
- Bebelplatz site of the Nazi book-burning
- Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe Controversial and powerful massive new memorial
- Reichstag beautifully restored parliament house yet site of one of Berlins fi nal WWII battles
- State Opera House

And much, much more!

Inclusions:
Segway, native English-speaking guide, taxes, insurances, and a great time!

Exclusions:
Food and drink at the beer garden break

Child Policy
Participants must be at least 16 years old.

Times: April 1 October 31: Daily at 10am
Running Time: 3,5 - 4 hours

Please make your way to the main entrance of the TV Tower in Alexanderplatz. Take the metro to Alexanderplatz Station. Tours start at the TV Tower entrance with an introduction before grabbing bikes.