3rd Prizewinner Concert with the BRSO delights Munich in the Herkulessaal

An evening of classical music with competitive fire and a grand stage

On September 18, 2026, the 75th International Music Competition of the ARD will take place in the Herkulessaal of the Residenz, featuring a stage of exceptional brilliance: The 3rd Prizewinner Concert with the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio combines young virtuosity with the sonic quality of a top orchestra. The program includes prizewinners in the categories of bassoon, organ, and percussion, conducted by Dennis Russell Davies. ([ard-musikwettbewerb.de](https://www.ard-musikwettbewerb.de/kalender/instrument/orgel/?utm_source=openai))

Youthful energy, precise orchestration

The ARD Music Competition has been one of the most important platforms for classical young talents in Europe since 1952. In 2026, it celebrates its 75th anniversary with categories in bassoon, organ, percussion, and string quartet. The Prizewinner Concert in the Herkulessaal promises the excitement that only live music can create: immediate reactions, concentrated silence before the performance, and a hall that makes every nuance of orchestration audible. ([miz.org](https://miz.org/de/institutionen/internationaler-musikwettbewerb-der-ard-i8711))

The Herkulessaal as a sound space for great moments

The Herkulessaal of the Residenz, with around 1,270 seats, is considered a renowned concert hall for classical music in Munich and is known for its clear architecture and excellent acoustics. Centrally located in the Munich Residenz, it is easily accessible by subway via Odeonsplatz or within walking distance from Marienplatz. There are no private parking spaces; the paid option is the underground car park at Max-Joseph-Platz. ([muenchenmusik.de](https://www.muenchenmusik.de/konzertsaele/herkulessaal))

An evening of tension and applause

Those attending here will experience not an ordinary concert, but a concert experience with competitive nerves and celebratory character at the same time. The prizewinners bring fresh perspectives, while the BRSO sets the framework with its elegant sound culture. The result: an evening that bundles tempo, virtuosity, and emotional intensity into a grand whole. ([brso.de](https://www.brso.de/konzerte/75-internationaler-musikwettbewerb-der-ard/))

Conclusion: This concert delivers classical music at the highest level, in a historic hall and with an orchestra of distinction. Anyone wanting to experience the moment of triumph live should note September 18, 2026. ([brso.de](https://www.brso.de/konzerte/75-internationaler-musikwettbewerb-der-ard/))

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Sources:

• International Music Competition of the ARD - 3rd Prizewinner Concert
• Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio - 75th International Music Competition of the ARD
• MünchenMusik - Herkulessaal of the Residenz
• International Music Competition of the ARD - Competition 2026
• German Music Information Center - International Music Competition of the ARD