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February 13, 2025

Sir Simon Rattle

Thu, Feb 13, 2025, 20:00

Herkulessaal (München)

Sir Simon Rattle (Conductor), Lucy Crowe (Soprano), Andrè Schuen (Bariton), Bavarian Radio Chorus, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

No hell, no Last Judgement, no wrath, no fear, no dread. Not even Jesus’ name is mentioned in this Requiem, which Brahms simply called “German.” Brahms dispenses with religious exaltation and, in a letter to Clara Schumann, refers to one of the pinnacles of his musical output as “the work of a human being.” And Brahms underlines its deeply human message through the use of words from the Sermon on the Mount in the opening measures: “Blessed are those who mourn / for they shall be comforted.” The work is intended for those seeking hope and light. While it may be a Mass for the dead, Brahms does not dedicate it to the deceased but rather to those who are left behind. Providing a fitting complement is Turnage’s Remembering, which was written after the untimely death of a musician friend’s son from cancer.

Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)

February 14, 2025

Sir Simon Rattle

Fri, Feb 14, 2025, 20:00

Herkulessaal (München)

Sir Simon Rattle (Conductor), Lucy Crowe (Soprano), Andrè Schuen (Bariton), Bavarian Radio Chorus, Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

No hell, no Last Judgement, no wrath, no fear, no dread. Not even Jesus’ name is mentioned in this Requiem, which Brahms simply called “German.” Brahms dispenses with religious exaltation and, in a letter to Clara Schumann, refers to one of the pinnacles of his musical output as “the work of a human being.” And Brahms underlines its deeply human message through the use of words from the Sermon on the Mount in the opening measures: “Blessed are those who mourn / for they shall be comforted.” The work is intended for those seeking hope and light. While it may be a Mass for the dead, Brahms does not dedicate it to the deceased but rather to those who are left behind. Providing a fitting complement is Turnage’s Remembering, which was written after the untimely death of a musician friend’s son from cancer.

Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)

March 6, 2025

Daniel Harding

Thu, Mar 6, 2025, 20:00

Herkulessaal (München)

Daniel Harding (Conductor), Fleur Barron (Mezzo-Soprano), Andrew Staples (Tenor), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

“I only program music I love, because otherwise what’s the point?” Fleur Barron recently told The Times, which praised the Singaporean-British mezzo-soprano as “a knockout performer.” The young, exciting, and passionate singer (whose mentor, incidentally, is Barbara Hannigan) will make her debut with the BRSO in Mahler’s Lied von der Erde. She will be joined by tenor Andrew Staples, who has performed many times with the BRSO, as well as guest conductor Daniel Harding. Mendelssohn’s Fifth Symphony – written in honor of Martin Luther – has not been performed by the BRSO in a long time. The composer would have actually liked to burn the work, whose first movement he described as a “fat, bristly animal.” Fortunately, his intention was never realized.

Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)

March 7, 2025

Daniel Harding

Fri, Mar 7, 2025, 20:00

Herkulessaal (München)

Daniel Harding (Conductor), Fleur Barron (Mezzo-Soprano), Andrew Staples (Tenor), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

“I only program music I love, because otherwise what’s the point?” Fleur Barron recently told The Times, which praised the Singaporean-British mezzo-soprano as “a knockout performer.” The young, exciting, and passionate singer (whose mentor, incidentally, is Barbara Hannigan) will make her debut with the BRSO in Mahler’s Lied von der Erde. She will be joined by tenor Andrew Staples, who has performed many times with the BRSO, as well as guest conductor Daniel Harding. Mendelssohn’s Fifth Symphony – written in honor of Martin Luther – has not been performed by the BRSO in a long time. The composer would have actually liked to burn the work, whose first movement he described as a “fat, bristly animal.” Fortunately, his intention was never realized.

Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)

April 25, 2025

Portrait Pascal Dusapin

Fri, Apr 25, 2025, 20:00

Herkulessaal (München)

Ariane Matiakh (Conductor), Christel Loetzsch (Soprano), Renaud Capuçon (Violin), Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks

Adventurous, inquisitive, independent, and principled in his approach – Pascal Dusapin has retained these qualities to this day, which explains why he is one of the most important composers of his generation. For his artfully crafted cycle of seven “orchestral solos,” he pondered for almost two decades the “question of the pure line” – which, according to the composer, is attained only in the sixth solo, entitled Reverso. Uncut concludes the collection of seven solos, and, with its iridescent prisms of color, is inspired by the legacy of Messiaen and Boulez. Conductor Ariane Matiakh will also include the Scenes from Penthesilea on the programme – a dramatic suite with three central roles interpreted by one singer, who in this concert will be the wonderful Christel Loetzsch. Another highlight is Dusapin’s Violin Concerto, characterized by sophisticated timbral changes, and performed by Renaud Capuçon.

Info & Ticket (www.brso.de)

Sir Simon Rattle

No hell, no Last Judgement, no wrath, no fear, no dread. Not even Jesus’ name is mentioned in this Requiem, which Brahms simply called “German.” Brahms dispenses with religious exaltation and, in a letter to Clara Schumann, refers to one of the pinnacles of his musical output as “the work of a human being.” And Brahms underlines its deeply human message through the use of words from the Sermon on the Mount in the opening measures: “Blessed are those who mourn / for they shall be comforted.” The work is intended for those seeking hope and light. While it may be a Mass for the dead, Brahms does not dedicate it to the deceased but rather to those who are left behind. Providing a fitting complement is Turnage’s Remembering, which was written after the untimely death of a musician friend’s son from cancer.

Sir Simon Rattle

Daniel Harding

“I only program music I love, because otherwise what’s the point?” Fleur Barron recently told The Times, which praised the Singaporean-British mezzo-soprano as “a knockout performer.” The young, exciting, and passionate singer (whose mentor, incidentally, is Barbara Hannigan) will make her debut with the BRSO in Mahler’s Lied von der Erde. She will be joined by tenor Andrew Staples, who has performed many times with the BRSO, as well as guest conductor Daniel Harding. Mendelssohn’s Fifth Symphony – written in honor of Martin Luther – has not been performed by the BRSO in a long time. The composer would have actually liked to burn the work, whose first movement he described as a “fat, bristly animal.” Fortunately, his intention was never realized.

Daniel Harding

Portrait Pascal Dusapin

Adventurous, inquisitive, independent, and principled in his approach – Pascal Dusapin has retained these qualities to this day, which explains why he is one of the most important composers of his generation. For his artfully crafted cycle of seven “orchestral solos,” he pondered for almost two decades the “question of the pure line” – which, according to the composer, is attained only in the sixth solo, entitled Reverso. Uncut concludes the collection of seven solos, and, with its iridescent prisms of color, is inspired by the legacy of Messiaen and Boulez. Conductor Ariane Matiakh will also include the Scenes from Penthesilea on the programme – a dramatic suite with three central roles interpreted by one singer, who in this concert will be the wonderful Christel Loetzsch. Another highlight is Dusapin’s Violin Concerto, characterized by sophisticated timbral changes, and performed by Renaud Capuçon.