Dearest Fennel... in the Johannissaal: Chamber Music with Poetic Radiance
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An evening of chamber music filled with romance, letters, and quiet tension
"Dearest Fennel..." with Lirica Aeterna takes place on Sunday, July 19, 2026, in the Johannissaal of Nymphenburg Palace, combining music, words, and dramatic moments into a narrative concert. The focus is on the special sibling relationship of Fanny Hensel and Felix Mendelssohn, whose artistic closeness is made audible in songs, string quartets, and excerpts from letters.
Between Salon, Longing, and Present
The program unfolds not as a stiff museum concert but as a lively stage art with the intimacy of chamber music. Soprano, string quartet, and moderation allow the romance to shine through in fine layers. Particularly appealing is the shift in perspective: Fanny Hensel's voice moves to the center, while Felix Mendelssohn's letters outline the familial and musical closeness of the two siblings.
Aribert Reimann as a contemporary counterpoint
A distinctive dramatic accent is set by Aribert Reimann's work "...or should it mean death?" The composer, highly awarded and recognized as a leading voice of new music, intertwines Mendelssohn songs with contemporary interludes. This creates a tension between romantic cantability and modern sound language, giving depth and contemporary relevance to the concert.
The Johannissaal as a Resonance Space
The Johannissaal of Nymphenburg Palace offers the right setting: historic, elegant, and designed for concerts of up to 90 people. The space combines a festive theater atmosphere with clear acoustics and an ambiance that makes chamber music not only audible but also visible. Cloakrooms, accessible restrooms, and an elevator are part of the venue's infrastructure; free public parking is available in the northern palace rondelle.
An evening for an audience with a sense of nuances
This stage experience is aimed at all those who seek not just beautiful melodies but dramatic precision, historical depth, and musical elegance in a concert. The combination of song art, string quartet, and narrative moderation promises an evening that feels subtle, concentrated, and emotionally charged. Anyone wishing to experience music as a lively conversation between epochs should mark this date.
Conclusion: "Dearest Fennel..." promises an artfully composed chamber music experience between romance and the present, carried by top-notch musicianship and a historic venue with aura. Experiencing it live is worthwhile.
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