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© Gautier Capuçon
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
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When Lahav Shani takes over as chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic in 2026, the orchestra will not only have its youngest conductor to date at the helm, but also a passionate musician who is both diverse and experienced. At just 34 years old, this exceptional talent, born in Tel Aviv, has already achieved much that one can only dream of over the course of a conductor’s career. Shani has not only been a guest conductor with some of the world’s major renowned orchestras for several years, but he has also held illustrious chief positions with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra for some time.
With the latter ensemble, he will present an extensive program at the Isar in the fall: With Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World,” he brings one of the great works of orchestral literature – and will also be accompanied by the French cellist Gautier Capuçon, one of the most exciting cellists of the younger generation. Together, they will perform Robert Schumann’s Cello Concerto, which, premiered in 1851, is considered one of the most memorable and moving works in its genre, with its playful, dramatic, and above all, melancholic qualities. In a CD recording of the work, it was noted that Capuçon's approach to this music is “warm-hearted and deeply rooted in tradition, yet never sentimental” (BR Klassik).
Program and cast
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Lahav Shani, Conductor
Gautier Capuçon, Cello
Program
Mendelssohn Bartholdy: "Songs Without Words" (Selection)
Schumann: Cello Concerto in A Minor, Op. 129
Dvořák: Symphony No. 9 in E Minor, Op. 95 "From the New World"
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.
© Gautier Capuçon
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