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Martha Argerich and Gabriela Montero
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A summit of undisputed grand dames of the piano world: Two internationally acclaimed piano virtuosos will grace the stage together for a concert at the Isarphilharmonie. "Well, it’s nothing new that Martha Argerich only has to poke her head through the door to excite her fans," wrote the Süddeutsche Zeitung. The Argentine-Swiss pianist is considered a "living legend" (SWR Kultur). Argerich's playing captivates the world with immense lyrical sensitivity, temperament, and captivating brilliance. Despite her shining career, the 82-year-old has endured numerous personal crises but has always found her way back to life—and the stage. She prefers to share the stage with musical friends.
Among them: Gabriela Montero. Argerich says she has rarely encountered a greater talent than the Venezuelan pianist. "Montero’s playing has it all: crackling rhythmic brio, subtle shadings, steely power in climactic moments, soulful lyricism in the reflective passages, and best of all, unsentimental expressiveness," the New York Times praised. The audience can look forward to witnessing a new piece of musical history.
Program and cast
Martha Argerich & Gabriela Montero
Summit meeting of two undisputed grand dames of the piano world: Martha Argerich and Gabriela Montero, world-renowned piano virtuosos, honor us with a joint concert at the Isarphilharmonie.
The program will be announced later.
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.
© Adriano Heitman
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