„Vereint im Herzen“ – Eröffnungsfestakt

In the organizer's words:

The New York Times celebrates pianist Igor Levit as the "most important artist of his generation" and the Süddeutsche Zeitung describes him as a "stroke of luck" for today's concert scene. As a musician he is an integral part of international concert halls such as the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, La Scala in Milan and Carnegie Hall in New York.

Vicky Leandros has written music history: Over 55 million records sold, victory at the Grand Prix Eurovision de la Chanson with "Après toi", countless gold and platinum awards and releases in more than 56 countries are just some of the highlights of her impressive global career. The music legend has been thrilling her international audience for six decades. So it is a special honor and friend that she is opening the 39th Jewish Culture Days this year with her anthem "I Love Life".

Welcome: Judith Epstein, Chairwoman of the Society for the Promotion of Jewish Culture and Tradition e. V.

Guest of honor: Karin Baumüller-Söder

Greetings: Dr. h.c. mult. Charlotte Knobloch, President of the Jewish Community of Munich and Upper Bavaria, Georg Eisenreich, Bavarian State Minister of Justice, Dieter Reiter, Lord Mayor of the City of Munich, Dr. Ludwig Spaenle, Commissioner of the Bavarian State Governments for Jewish Life and against Anti-Semitism

Moderation: Gil Bachrach, Member of the Board of the Society for the Promotion of Jewish Culture and Traditions e. V.

Music: Igor Levit & Vicky Leandros

Price information:

Admission: 36 € / 5 €, for pupils, students, pensioners