When does the 1st Youth Concert take place?

The concert begins on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:30 PM and is expected to end around 8:30 PM.

Where does the youth concert take place?

The venue is the Isarphilharmonie in Gasteig HP8, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich.

What works are on the program?

Featured are Dmitri Shostakovich's 1st Cello Concerto, Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Musique pour les soupers du Roi Ubu, and Maurice Ravel's La valse.

Who is participating in the concert?

Anja Bihlmaier conducts the Munich Philharmonic. Nicolas Altstaedt plays the cello, and Malte Arkona takes on the moderation.

How much do the tickets cost?

Regular individual tickets for adults cost depending on the category 14, 23, or 32 euros. U30 tickets are available for 11 or 14 euros.

Who is the youth concert suitable for?

The concert is aimed at teenagers from the 5th grade as well as school classes, groups, and families.

Munich Philharmonic Munich Concert 2026

Name: 1. Youth Concert
Start: 2026-10-15T18:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-15T20:30:00+02:00
Location: Isarphilharmonie im Gasteig HP8

Discovering Classical: The 1st Youth Concert of the Munich Philharmonic

On Thursday, October 15, 2026, the Isarphilharmonie in Gasteig HP8 transforms into a musical experience space for young listeners. The Munich Philharmonic combines grand orchestral sounds with moderated presentation, providing an immediate access to classical music starting from the 5th grade.

Shostakovich Between Tension and Timbre

Under the direction of Anja Bihlmaier, Dmitri Shostakovich's 1st Cello Concerto is on the program. Nicolas Altstaedt takes on the solo part and guides through a work filled with rhythmic energy, sharp contrasts, and orchestral density with expressive cello playing. The dialogues between cello and orchestra promise an intense live atmosphere, where every musical turn is palpable.

Music Theater, Dance, and Orchestral Fantasy

Bernd Alois Zimmermann's Musique pour les soupers du Roi Ubu brings a colorful, theatrical sound world to the concert hall. Maurice Ravel's La valse then concludes with an impressive finish, featuring sophisticated orchestration, shimmering soundscapes, and a steadily growing musical pull.

Moderation for Curious Ears

Malte Arkona leads the program and creates connections between the score, stage performance, and audience. The moderation makes musical structures audible and accompanies the young guests through different eras, sound languages, and forms of expression. Thus, a concert experience arises that invites not only listening but also discovering and marveling.

An Evening in the Isarphilharmonie

The Isarphilharmonie offers the Munich Philharmonic a fitting setting for this education evening. Precise synchronization, characteristic instrumental colors, and the special acoustics of the hall make the orchestral sound experience tangible up close. The youth concert is aimed at school classes, groups, and families.

Conclusion: Experience Classical Music Live

The 1st Youth Concert brings together Shostakovich, Zimmermann, and Ravel with a high-caliber soloist, an experienced conductor, and accessible moderation. Those who want to experience classical music not just from the classroom but directly and emotionally will find an evening full of excitement, colors, and musical surprises in the Isarphilharmonie.