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© Robert Torres
Stuttgart Philharmonic
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The South Tyrolean Reinhold Messner has climbed all 14 eight-thousanders and numerous other peaks—sometimes solo—and has traversed the Gobi Desert and Antarctica. Through his foundation, the "Messner Mountain Foundation," he supports communities living in mountainous regions worldwide. He shares his experiences in numerous books, films, lectures, and his own museums, advocating for the sustainability of traditional mountaineering.
In February, a true summit meeting will take place: Alongside its philosophical content, Richard Strauss's tone painting "Alpine Symphony" effectively musically depicts the composer's mountain hike to the summit of the Heimgarten and back down to the valley, dating from 1879. For the live performance by the Stuttgart Philharmonic, Messner will accompany the work with his own texts and photographs from his mountain tours. The extreme mountaineer and adventurer has experienced breathtaking beauty in the untouched alpine nature, but has also faced many existential challenges—and he now invites the audience to share in this experience with their eyes and ears.
Program and cast
Stuttgart Philharmonic
Reinhold Messner, Narrator
Anna Rakitina, Conductor
Program
Arthur Benjamin: "The Conquest of Everest"
Grieg: "Peer Gynt" Suite No. 1 op. 46
Strauss: "Eine Alpensinfonie" op. 64 – with texts and photographs by Reinhold Messner
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.
© Robert Torres
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