Finale Bassoon at the ARD Music Competition: Munich experiences classical music at the highest level
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An evening for great timbres: The Bassoon Final of the ARD in Munich
The 75th International Music Competition of the ARD reaches one of its most exciting moments with the final in the bassoon category. On Friday, September 11, 2026, the elite of the competition will perform in the Herkulessaal of the Residenz in Munich, accompanied by the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Broadcasting under the direction of Bar Avni.
Tension until the last note
This final date combines everything that makes a high-quality live experience: concentration, thrill, and that special audience atmosphere that only an international music competition can generate. The focus will be on works by Mozart, Hummel, and Weber, which demand the full range of sound from the bassoon and combine virtuosity with musical nobility.
The competition with great tradition
The ARD Music Competition has been one of the most renowned young artist formats in classical music since its founding in 1952. In 2026, it will celebrate its 75th anniversary and once again brings together the top talents from the international scene in Munich. For many later world-famous musicians, this competition was the decisive springboard; the list includes Jessye Norman and Mitsuko Uchida. This history gives the final a special aura between tradition and future.
Herkulessaal as an acoustic stage
The Herkulessaal of the Residenz is considered one of the most important concert halls in Munich. With its clear acoustics and representative atmosphere, it provides the ideal setting for a final where every breath, every phrase, and every dynamic nuance counts. Here, orchestral sound and solo parts merge into a concert experience with great tension and fine orchestration.
What the audience can expect
The final round promises an intense competition at the highest level, supported by the dialogue between soloists, conducting, and orchestra. Those who love the classic live atmosphere will experience an evening where technical precision, musical maturity, and emotional power converge. This exact mixture has made the ARD Music Competition fascinating for decades.
Those who experience the bassoon final live will receive not only a competition but a musical summit meeting with goosebump moments. The evening in the Herkulessaal connects tradition, performance, and sound culture at the highest level. Be there live and witness the decision for the next classical star.
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