Breakfast at the Château Royal hotel.
You will start your day with a visit to the Neue Museum (New Museum) in the company of your English-speaking guide. At the heart of Museum Island, the New Museum is an architectural feat, where past and present intertwine magnificently under the vision of David Chipperfield. A veritable showcase for priceless treasures, it houses the iconic bust of Nefertiti, a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art. A guided tour will reveal the subtleties of this fascinating collection, a journey through universal history designed for art and archaeology enthusiasts.
Your morning will continue with a visit to the Gemäldegalerie. The Gemäldegalerie’s collection covers a vast period of art history, with major works by famous European masters from the 14th to the 19th century, including Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Titian and Caravaggio.
Lunch in one of our selected restaurants.
The afternoon will begin with a visit to the famous Potsdamer Strasse and the Esther Schipper gallery, which has established itself as a key player in the international contemporary art market. The Potsdamer Strasse is now Berlin’s crossroads for the most cutting-edge contemporary art galleries. At Esther Schipper, discover works that question the limits of perception and materiality, presented in a minimalist space of rare elegance. A few steps away, the Andreas Murkudis concept store offers a refined selection of carefully chosen design, fashion and art objects, perfect for an inspiring break at the crossroads of art and luxury.
You will then have the chance to visit the Feuerle Collection, a unique private art collection distinguished by its diversity and innovative approach. Founded by Dieter Feuerle, a collector and patron of contemporary art, the collection brings together works that span several periods and cultures, from ancient Asian art to contemporary works. It is housed in an exceptional building, formerly Berlin’s telephone centre, which has been refurbished to accommodate these precious pieces.
Return to the hotel and free time before departing for the Staatsoper Unter Den Linden.
7pm, at the Staatsoper Unter Den Linden :
GODS AND DOGS, by J. Kylián et C. Pite
Jiří Kylián : Choreography
Crystal Pite : Choreography
Like many works in which dance becomes a universal language, Jiří Kylián‘s Gods and Dogs probes the enigmatic boundary between reason and chaos, between mastery and abandonment. Created in 2008, this ballet draws its essence from an ancient reflection, one that associates madness with a spark of divine essence. Set to a score in which the gravity of Beethoven blends with modern sounds, the moving bodies embody a permanent tension, that of a humanity in search of balance, always on the edge. With its sets reduced to the essentials and its lights sculpting every space, the work transcends the stage, reconnecting with those great timeless questions that whisper in the ear of the soul.
After the show, dinner in one of our selected restaurants.
Return to the hotel.