Where will the concert take place?

The concert will take place at the Isarphilharmonie, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich, Germany. The venue is part of the Gasteig HP8 cultural centre. Please check your ticket and the event details for information about the entrance.

When should I arrive?

We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time for entry and finding your seat.

How can I get to the Isarphilharmonie?

The venue is well connected by public transport. The U3 underground line stops at Brudermühlstraße, approximately a 5-minute walk away. Bus lines 54 and X30 also stop near the venue. Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transport where possible.

What happens if I arrive late?

Late entry may be restricted to avoid disturbing the performance. If permitted, you may be asked to wait until a suitable moment before entering the concert hall.

Munich Philharmonic

Synopsis/Details

Founded in 1893 through the private initiative of Franz Kaim, the Munich Philharmonic has played an integral role in the cultural life of Munich for more than 130 years. From its beginnings as the Kaim Orchestra, the ensemble has been shaped by a succession of distinguished conductors, including Hans Winderstein, Hermann Zumpe, Ferdinand Löwe and Felix Weingartner, who helped establish its reputation for artistic excellence and international recognition. From the outset, the orchestra has also sought to make classical music accessible to audiences from all walks of life.

The Munich Philharmonic has a particularly close connection with the music of Gustav Mahler, who conducted the orchestra at the world premieres of his Fourth and Eighth Symphonies in 1901 and 1910. In November 1911, just six months after Mahler’s death, the orchestra performed the world premiere of Das Lied von der Erde (The Song of the Earth) under the direction of Bruno Walter.

Today, the Munich Philharmonic continues to combine its rich musical heritage with a commitment to artistic discovery and new ways of engaging audiences. Since October 2021, its home has been the Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8, designed by architects Gerkan, Marg and Partners, with acoustics by Yasuhisa Toyota and Nagata Acoustics. Guided by its motto, “Being approachable and breaking new ground,” the orchestra continues to expand its concert formats, festival activities and educational initiatives, creating new opportunities for audiences to experience classical music.

The 2026/27 season marks a new chapter in the orchestra’s history, as Lahav Shani officially takes up his position as Chief Conductor. Appointed in February 2023, Shani has already developed a close artistic relationship with the orchestra through concerts in Munich and on tour. His inaugural season features eight concert programmes spanning the symphonic repertoire, with works by Gustav Mahler, Anton Bruckner, Franz Schubert and Munich-born composer Paul Ben-Haim. The season opened with pianist Martha Argerich, and further highlights include a concert performance of Béla Bartók’s opera Bluebeard’s Castle and plans for a festival in Munich in May 2027.

With its distinctive sound, international outlook and enduring connection to the city of Munich, the Munich Philharmonic continues to honour its musical traditions while exploring new artistic horizons.

Where will the concert take place?
- The concert will take place at the Isarphilharmonie, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich, Germany. The venue is part of the Gasteig HP8 cultural centre. Please check your ticket and the event details for information about the entrance.
When should I arrive?
- We recommend arriving at least 20–30 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow enough time for entry and finding your seat.
How can I get to the Isarphilharmonie?
- The venue is well connected by public transport. The U3 underground line stops at Brudermühlstraße, approximately a 5-minute walk away. Bus lines 54 and X30 also stop near the venue. Parking is limited, so we recommend using public transport where possible.
What happens if I arrive late?
- Late entry may be restricted to avoid disturbing the performance. If permitted, you may be asked to wait until a suitable moment before entering the concert hall.

Cast

29 and 30 October 2026

Barbara Hannigan: Conductor
Bertrand Chamayou: Piano

Programme

Golfam Khayam – I Am Not a Tale to Be Told (Je ne suis pas une fable à conter) for soprano and orchestra

Joseph Haydn – Symphony No. 39 in G minor, Hob. I:39

Olivier Messiaen – Oiseaux exotiques (Exotic Birds) for piano and small orchestra

Interval

Maurice Ravel – Concerto for the Left Hand in D major for piano and orchestra

Franz Schreker – Nachtstück, symphonic interlude from the opera Der ferne Klang

11, 12 and 15 November 2026

Lahav Shani: Conductor
Janine Jansen: Violin

Programme

Dmitri Shostakovich – Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77

Interval

Modest Mussorgsky – Pictures at an Exhibition (orchestration by Maurice Ravel)

5 and 6 December 2026

James Gaffigan: Conductor
Matías Piñeira: French horn

Programme

Erich Wolfgang Korngold – Overture to The Sea Hawk

John Williams – Concerto for Horn and Orchestra

Interval

Sergei Prokofiev – Excerpts from Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64

10, 11 and 12 December 2026

Andris Nelsons: Conductor

Programme

Jüri Reinvere – Maria Anna, wach, im Nebenzimmer (Maria Anna, Awake, in the Next Room), nocturne for large orchestra

Gustav Mahler – Adagio from Symphony No. 10

Interval

Dmitri Shostakovich – Symphony No. 15 in A major, Op. 141

16, 17 and 18 December 2026

Lahav Shani: Conductor
Renaud Capuçon: Violin

Programme

Philip Glass – Violin Concerto No. 1

Interval

Anton Bruckner – Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major, WAB 104, Romantic

29, 30 and 31 December 2026

Maxime Pascal: Conductor
Axelle Fanyo: Soprano
Anna Lucia Richter: Contralto
Léo Vermot-Desroches: Tenor
Stéphane Degout: Bass-baritone
Munich Philharmonic Choir
Choir preparation: Andreas Herrmann

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125

16 and 17 January 2027

Tugan Sokhiev: Conductor

Programme

Benjamin Britten – Simple Symphony for string orchestra, Op. 4

Albert Roussel – Suite No. 2 from the ballet Bacchus et Ariane, Op. 43

Interval

Sergei Prokofiev – Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100

20 and 21 January 2027

Krzysztof Urbański: Conductor
Daniel Lozakovich: Violin

Programme

Dmitri Shostakovich – Scherzo in F-sharp minor for orchestra, Op. 1

Jean Sibelius – Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47

Interval

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74, Pathétique

28, 29 and 30 January 2027

Manfred Honeck: Conductor
Christina Landshamer: Soprano
Catriona Morison: Mezzo-soprano
Patrick Grahl: Tenor
Franz-Josef Selig: Bass
Munich Philharmonic Choir
Choir preparation: Andreas Herrmann

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

Interval

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Masonic Funeral Music in C minor, K. 477 (479a)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Laudate Dominum from Vesperae solennes de Confessore, K. 339

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Requiem in D minor, K. 626 (fragment), for soloists, choir, organ and orchestra

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Ave verum corpus, K. 618

3 and 4 February 2027

Lahav Shani: Conductor
Anne-Sophie Mutter: Violin

Programme

Johannes Brahms – Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 77

Interval

Franz Schubert – Symphony No. 8 in C major, D 944, Great

6 and 7 March 2027

Pablo Heras-Casado: Conductor
Alexander Melnikov: Piano

Programme

Alfred Schnittke – Concerto for Piano and String Orchestra

Interval

Anton Bruckner – Symphony No. 2 in C minor, WAB 102

12 and 13 March 2027

Fabio Luisi: Conductor
Benjamin Bruns: Tenor
Michael Martin Kofler: Flute
Andrey Godik: Oboe
László Kuti: Clarinet
Romain Lucas: Bassoon
Bertrand Chatenet: French horn
Guido Segers: Trumpet
Dany Bonvin: Trombone
Munich Philharmonic Choir
Choir preparation: Andreas Herrmann

Programme

Frank Martin – Concerto for Seven Wind Instruments, Timpani, Percussion and String Orchestra

Interval

Franz Liszt – A Faust Symphony in Three Character Portraits, for tenor, male choir and orchestra

17, 18 and 19 March 2027

Nathalie Stutzmann: Conductor
Beatrice Rana: Piano

Programme

Johannes Brahms – Academic Festival Overture in C minor, Op. 80

Robert Schumann – Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54

Interval

Johannes Brahms – Symphony No. 3 in F major, Op. 90

Richard Wagner – Overture to Rienzi

9, 10 and 11 April 2027

Maxim Emelyanychev: Conductor
Jean-Guihen Queyras: Cello

Programme

John Adams – Shaker Loops for string orchestra

Robert Schumann – Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129

Interval

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky – Suite from the ballet The Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66 (compiled by Maxim Emelyanychev)

16 and 17 April 2027

Lahav Shani: Conductor
Elīna Garanča: Mezzo-soprano
Christian Van Horn: Baritone

Programme

Gabriel Fauré – Pelléas et Mélisande, orchestral suite from the incidental music, Op. 80

Béla Bartók – Bluebeard’s Castle, one-act opera, Op. 11

6, 7 and 8 May 2027

Lahav Shani: Conductor
Chen Reiss: Soprano

Programme

Paul Ben-Haim – Concerto grosso for orchestra

Paul Ben-Haim – Pan, symphonic poem for soprano and orchestra

Interval

Gustav Mahler – Symphony No. 4 in G major

14 and 15 May 2027

Andrés Orozco-Estrada: Conductor
Xenia Puskarz Thomas: Mezzo-soprano
Mauro Peter: Tenor
Michael Volle: Bass
Munich Philharmonic Choir
Choir preparation: Andreas Herrmann

Programme

Helena Munktell – Valborgsmessoeld (Walpurgis Fire), symphonic poem, Op. 24

Richard Strauss – Macbeth, Op. 23

Interval

Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – The First Walpurgis Night, ballad for soloists, choir and orchestra, Op. 60

3 and 4 June 2027

Marie Jacquot: Conductor
Yulianna Avdeeva: Piano

Programme

Antonín Dvořák – Slavonic Dance in E minor, Op. 46 No. 2

Frédéric Chopin – Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, Op. 21

Interval

Amy Beach – Symphony in E minor, Op. 32, Gaelic Symphony

11 and 13 June 2027

John Storgårds: Conductor
Avi Avital: Mandolin

Programme

Arvo Pärt – Orient & Occident for string orchestra

Fazıl Say – Concerto for Mandolin and Orchestra

Interval

Jean Sibelius – Suite from the incidental music to Belshazzar’s Feast, Op. 51

Ottorino Respighi – Suite from the ballet Belkis, Queen of Sheba

16 and 17 June 2027

Lahav Shani: Conductor
Mao Fujita: Piano

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat major, Op. 73

Interval

Ludwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 55, Eroica

1, 2 and 3 July 2027

Klaus Mäkelä: Conductor
Chen Reiss: Soprano
Wiebke Lehmkuhl: Contralto
Julian Prégardien: Tenor
Gerald Finley: Baritone
Munich Philharmonic Choir
Choir preparation: Andreas Herrmann

Programme

Ludwig van Beethoven – Missa solemnis in D major, Op. 123

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