In 1997 the Gala in Berlin was dedicated to 'Carmen'. Enjoy the most beautiful works that have a relationship to Carmen. With many star soloists, the Berliner Philharmoniker and Claudio Abbado. On this years program: Georges Bizet: Selection from 'Carmen', Sergeij Rachmaninov: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Pablo de Sarasate: Carmen Fantasy op. 25, Maurice Ravel: Rhapsodie Espagnol, Manuel de Falla: 'El amor brujo' - Ritual Fire Dance, Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dance No. 5 in G minor.