Christian-Pierre La Marca has made a name for himself through performances in the world's leading concert halls and his award-winning recordings. After debuting in Aix-en-Provence, he studied in Paris with Jean-Marie Gamard, Philippe Muller, and Gary Hoffman, as well as with Frans Helmerson in Cologne and Steven Isserlis in London. He won competitions in Osaka, Frankfurt, London (Philharmonia), New York (YCA), and Vienna (Haydn). La Marca has appeared at the French Grammies and in various radio and TV programs, performing with top orchestras such as the Philharmonia Orchestra, London Chamber Orchestra, and Orchestre National de France.

As a skilled baroque cellist, he played with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Le Concert de la Loge, and soon with Il Pomo d'Oro. La Marca has performed at major festivals including Verbier, Ravinia, and Schleswig Holstein. He actively collaborates with composers like Jörg Widmann and György Kurtág, and regularly performs chamber music with renowned artists like Itzhak Perlman and Vilde Frang.

His discography, which has won international awards such as the Gramophone Award for his album "Cello 360," reflects his versatility. He records exclusively for naïve and is a socially committed artist who initiated the "Concert for the Planet" in 2018. La Marca taught at the Jaroussky Academy and the Paul Dukas Conservatory in Paris. He plays a unique Neapolitan cello (c. 1790-1800) and a rare J. Eury bow.

GOP stands for the Georgspalast in Hanover, a variety theatre with a long tradition. The brand name has since been taken to seven other locations in Germany and is now the most successful variety theatre company in Europe.

Under the motto ‘Entertainment for all the senses’ and the artistic language of imagination and skill, the GOP utilises the tension between avant-garde and tradition to create a new world of variety theatre, delighting over 700,000 visitors every year.

The GOP shows were created exclusively for the MS Europa 2, full of artistry at the highest level and audiovisual experiences in the productions. The boundaries between fiction and reality seem to blur, physics appears to be suspended and the impossible appears to become possible. The physical artistry of the fantastic artists, artistic pearls that are woven into a glittering chain of all facets of variety art, create modern, highly impressive show experiences.

Roman von Thurau, born in 1967, hails from northern Germany. After starting a psychology degree in Hamburg, he discovered his true passion for the stage and magic. He learned the art of illusion from a Polish master and completed training in NLP and hypnosis. Vivian, raised in Tehran, Rio de Janeiro, and Sao Paulo, finished an art degree at the FH Hamburg. Fascinated by all things mysterious, she met Roman von Thurau in 2000, and they quickly realized their perfect complementarity. As the artist duo Sonambul, they have since created unique stage performances combining intelligent and entertaining mental magic with Vivian's expressive drawings. Roman and Vivian produce full-length theater shows, touring across Germany, and participate in numerous national and international TV productions. They also merge their profession with a passion for travel, performing in countries like the USA, India, Singapore, Cape Town, Marrakech, Bahrain, and on the seven seas. Despite their extensive travels, they continually seek new cultures and inspiring encounters. Roman von Thurau and Vivian reside in Berlin and the Algarve.

Lily Dahab, dubbed by the German press as "the one who kisses with her voice," grew up in Buenos Aires and studied music there. Her career took off with the lead role in "Cats," leading her to Spain. In Madrid, she played "Belle" in "Beauty and the Beast" and Esmeralda in "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" in Barcelona. Together with her partner, pianist Prof. Bene Aperdannier, she pursued her artistic visions. After over 300 concerts, she is a staple in the music scene. Her debut album "nómade" was nominated for the "Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik" and "Echo Jazz." Her second album "Huellas" received critical acclaim. She performs at prestigious European festivals, sharing the stage with stars like Toots Thielemans and Till Brönner. Her latest album, "Bajo un mismo cielo," has also been praised by the press. Last year, she sang at the Virchow Prize for Global Health Award Ceremony. She recently performed twice at the Berliner Philharmonie's Chamber Music Hall, both concerts sold out.