Entertainment

More than entertainment - an experience for the senses

Immerse yourself in a carefully curated program of exclusive performances, inspiring encounters, and captivating displays. In a stylish setting, art, culture, and entertainment come together to create unforgettable experiences. Discover here the carefully selected artists featured on this journey.

Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben

Since 1962, the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben, based in Hamburg, has supported exceptionally talented young musicians across Germany up to the age of 30 in their journey toward a professional music career. String players, in particular, are the focus of the foundation’s efforts. With over 260 valuable instruments from the German Musical Instrument Fund – the heart of the foundation – it is able to provide its scholarship recipients with outstanding violins, violas, cellos, and double basses on loan. These instruments, including those by Stradivari, Guarneri, and Guadagnini, are awarded annually through a competition judged by an independent expert panel. Extensive scholarship and sponsorship programs, as well as the facilitation of concert performances at festivals and with renowned orchestras, complement the individual and sustainable support for the most promising musical talent.

Experience the Chamber Music Festival of the Deutsche Stiftung Musikleben aboard the MS EUROPA: Talented scholarship recipients will enchant you in changing ensembles with their impressive skills. Through intensive rehearsal work, diverse programs are created, which will be performed during exclusive onboard concerts throughout the journey. Enjoy a unique musical experience while the young musicians gain valuable concert experience, and the special atmosphere on board ensures unforgettable moments.

Contemporary dance

New Gen

New Gen brings the best of the dance world to the stage of the EUROPA - a place where creativity flourishes and artistic boundaries are redefined. Renowned dancers present works that are as unique as their visions. Each performance is bursting with energy, daring experiments and the spirit of a new generation of artists. There are no limits to creativity here. Bold and always unpredictable - a celebration of artistic innovation that premieres exclusively on board the EUROPA.

Choreographer & Dancer

Johnny McMillan

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The Canadian dancer and choreographer Johnny McMillan is considered one of the most outstanding talents of his generation. After graduating from the renowned Interlochen Arts Academy, he began his career at Hubbard Street 2 in Chicago and was later promoted to the main company, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. During this time, he co-founded the interdisciplinary performance collective The Rainbow Body Project, which is dedicated to personal transformation through artistic self-exploration. After his time in Chicago, McMillan moved to Europe, where he first joined the contemporary ensemble of the Royal Swedish Ballet. He later transitioned to the Staatsballett Berlin, where he further expanded his repertoire. Currently, McMillan lives and works as a freelance dancer in Berlin, frequently performing with the internationally celebrated company L-E-V Sharon Eyal on stages worldwide. McMillan’s artistic style combines powerful dynamics with emotional depth, creating a unique movement language. His choreographic works have been presented at the Deutsche Oper Berlin and the Peter Jay Sharp Theater in New York, among others. In his projects, he constantly explores new forms of expression and regularly collaborates with leading companies and artists. As part of the exclusive "NEW GEN" program aboard the MS EUROPA, Johnny McMillan brings the vision of a new generation of artists to the stage—beyond traditional ballet forms. As both choreographer and dancer of his own works, his performance promises to be a touching and impressive experience: full of emotion, beauty, and artistic innovation.

Photocredit: Frank Schröder