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If there is someone in the music world who has truly polarized opinions in recent years, it is undoubtedly him: opinions about conductor and orchestra leader Teodor Currentzis range from "Messiah of the classical scene" to "mannerist" (both from BR-Klassik) and "genius" (Süddeutsche Zeitung). However, this is unlikely to bother the self-assured Greek—in fact, quite the opposite. True art often elicits vehement support and opposition. Most who have experienced Currentzis at the podium of his orchestras agree on one thing: here, brilliant musicality and strong interpretative power meet eccentricity and a provocative sense of mission.
Program and cast
Friday, November 1, 2024
Utopia
Teodor Currentzis, conductor
Program
Jay Schwartz: “Passacaglia – Music for Orchestra IX”
Mahler: Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Utopia
Alexandre Kantorow, piano
Teodor Currentzis, conductor
Program
Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 83
Mahler: Symphony No. 4 in G major
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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