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© Peter von Felbert
A Musical Sleigh Ride
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Gingerbread and candy, the dance of the first snowflakes, the gliding of skates on ice, and a joyful sleigh ride: Some things are and will always remain romantic symbols of perhaps the most beautiful time of the year. Music history offers a wealth of wonderful works that awaken the anticipation of Christmas, winter joys, and certainly many beautiful childhood memories.
During the Advent season, the Munich Symphony Orchestra embarks on a festive sleigh ride through different epochs and countries. Included in their repertoire are excerpts from Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel and Tchaikovsky's fairy-tale ballet The Nutcracker, based on E.T.A. Hoffmann. Irresistible winter classics like these are, of course, a must, along with Waldteufel's waltzing Skater's Waltz and Leroy Anderson's lively Sleigh Ride. In this spirit: Clear the way!
Program and cast
Munich Symphony Orchestra
Olivier Tardy, Conductor
The Munich Symphony Orchestra invites you to a delightful sled ride through various countries and eras of music history. Their sleigh is fully packed with winter and Christmas classics—featuring excerpts from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker and Humperdinck's Hansel and Gretel, as well as Waldteufel's Skater's Waltz, Anderson's Sleigh Ride, and more.
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
© Peter von Felbert
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