Andrea Sawatzki & Christian Berkel: A Musical Reading of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol"

Together, they lend impressive voice and depth to the touching tale of the hard-hearted Ebenezer Scrooge, who, through three ghosts, comes to understand the meaning of compassion and humanity.

The evening is accompanied musically by David Orlowsky, one of the most outstanding clarinetists of his generation. His pieces, arranged specifically for this reading, create an atmosphere that blends melancholy, hope, and festive joy.

A special evening bathed in the glow of the Berlin Cathedral—festive, literary, and musically masterful.

Andrea Sawatzki is one of Germany’s most renowned actresses. She became known, among other roles, as Inspector Charlotte Sänger on *Tatort*. In addition to her acting career, she is a successful author of several novels, including the bestsellers *Brunnenstraße* and her new novel, *Biarritz*.

Christian Berkel is a multi-award-winning actor and bestselling author. He has appeared in international productions such as *Inglourious Basterds* and *Downfall*. His autobiographically inspired novels *Der Apfelbaum* and *Ada* were enthusiastically received by both the press and the public.

David Orlowsky is an internationally acclaimed clarinetist and composer. As the founder of the David Orlowsky Trio, he has made a name for himself with stylistically eclectic music. Today, he performs solo programs and chamber music recitals at venues such as the Elbphilharmonie, Carnegie Hall, and the Salzburg Festival.

Andrea Sawatzki & Christian Berkel

Charles Dickens – “A Christmas Carol”

• Music: David Orlowsky
• Monday, December 14, 2026
• Doors open: 7:30 p.m.
• Performance begins: 8:00 p.m.

The MEISTERWERKE concert series presents cultural life in all its diversity at Berlin Cathedral—from grand classical music to literary-musical evenings and club culture. Amid sacred architecture and unique acoustics, unforgettable evenings unfold—impressive, moving, and inspiring.