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Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, Julian Rachlin and Ivo Pogorelich
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An outstanding artistic collaboration for a special concert evening: Ivo Pogorelich graces Munich with a guest appearance of his innovative keyboard magic. The legendary Croatian pianist, appointed as a UNESCO Special Ambassador, has sparked both acclaim and criticism throughout his unique career, earning titles such as enfant terrible, genius, and pop star. Particularly at the beginning of his meteoric rise to fame, his groundbreaking and unconventional playing, combined with a charismatic presence, evoked all kinds of reactions—except indifference. His exceptional interpretive artistry and playful intensity, focusing on a reduced, dense repertoire, have left their mark on the world of piano music.
Together with the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, he will perform Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto at the Isarphilharmonie. The evening will be conducted by violinist and violist Julian Rachlin, an Austrian multi-talent of Lithuanian origin, who is increasingly gaining recognition as a conductor on the international stage.
Program and cast
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
Ivo Pogorelich, Piano
Julian Rachlin, Conductor
Program
Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
Brahms: Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98
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.
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