MAYA HAKVOORT IN CONCERT honoring Barbra Streisand

Karl-Farkass-Gasse 19

1030 Wien

 

The grande dame of Austrian musicals, Maya Hakvoort, will honor the producer, director, screenwriter, actress, songwriter, and accomplished singer Barbra Streisand with a very personal concert on Saturday, March 15, 2025: "Maya Hakvoort in Concert." The evening's program at GLOBE WIEN is a tribute to the show business icon and showcases the diversity of Streisand's musical work. "Barbra Streisand and her songs have motivated and inspired me throughout my life. I will interpret them with the same level of dedication and perfectionism that she herself displays in her music, while also bringing my own style and emotions to give the songs my personal touch," says Maya Hakvoort.

The program spans a musical arc from 1960 to the present day and includes jazz numbers with magnificent musical passages, film hits such as Streisand's own song "Evergreen" from A Star Is Born. Captivating storytelling melodies by Michel Legrand, such as those from the musical film Yentl, will also be heard, as well as pop numbers and well-known duets originally sung by Celine Dion, Donna Summer, Barry Gibb, and Neil Diamond.

Maya Hakvoort will be accompanied by a nine-piece band under the direction of Jeff Frohner, who is responsible not only for the impressive orchestral and band arrangements but also for eight string players from the Vienna Young Philharmonic, who add additional depth to the musical expression. Monika Ballwein and Andie Gabauer will complement the outstanding duet partners, rounding out the musical experience. The collaboration with director Ramesh Nair perfects the evening with an elegant and magical touch.

"I have selected the songs that, for me personally, represent the most beautiful of her entire career. These songs have a special meaning for me; some touch on topics that are close to me, and others evoke many memories. I'm really looking forward to this evening and to my audience," says Hakvoort.

Maya Hakvoort is not only an outstanding singer, but also produces her solo programs and shows such as "Voices of Musical" with her company "Maya Hakvoort Music Productions." She was awarded the Golden Decoration of Merit of the Republic of Austria in 2011 and the Golden Rathausmann of the City of Vienna and the Grand Decoration of Honor for Services to the Province of Lower Austria in 2016.

(Source: globe.wien)