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In February, the young British pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason brings Beethoven's Fourth Piano Concerto to life with her expressive playing—described by Schumann as "perhaps Beethoven's greatest piano concerto." She is one of the famous Kanneh-Mason siblings, who are already becoming legendary, "whose musicality is overwhelming" (Süddeutsche Zeitung). International stages are eager to feature Isata Kanneh-Mason as a soloist and chamber musician, as she offers a truly versatile and interesting repertoire, with programs that include music from Haydn and Mozart to Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann, Chopin and Brahms, as well as Gershwin and beyond. She is a recipient of the coveted Leonard Bernstein Award, an Opus Klassik for Best Young Artist, and is recognized as one of the "Young Wild" artists at the Konzerthaus Dortmund.
In Munich, the acclaimed pianist is joined by the Staatskapelle Weimar, one of the oldest orchestras in the world, with roots going back over 500 years. The renowned ensemble, conducted by Marko Letonja, concludes the evening with Mendelssohn's popular "Italian Symphony."
Program and cast
Staatskapelle Weimar
Isata Kanneh-Mason, piano
Marko Letonja, conductor
Program
Mendelssohn Hensel: Overture in C Major
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58
Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Symphony No. 4 in A Major, Op. 90 "Italian"
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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