When is the concert taking place?

The concert takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Where is the concert taking place?

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

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 24 Euro as per published price information.

Who is performing at the concert?

Under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, Eleanor Lyons, Samuel Hasselhorn, the Philharmonic Choir Munich, and the Munich Philharmonic will perform.

What works are on the program?

The program features Mendelssohn Bartholdy's German Magnificat and 42nd Psalm as well as Robert Schumann's Scenes from Goethe's Faust, third section Faustus' Transfiguration.

How long does the concert last?

The published event time runs from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM; the official program states a concert duration of about two hours.

Munich Philharmonic Munich Isarphilharmonie 2026

Name: HENGELBROCK / LYONS / HASSELHORN / BARTHOLDY, SCHUMANN / 2nd Subscription F / 1st Subscription I4
Start: 2026-10-23T19:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T23:00:00+02:00
Location: Isarphilharmonie im Gasteig HP8

Great Voices, Deep Feelings: Mendelssohn and Schumann at the Isarphilharmonie

On Friday, October 23, 2026, the Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 transforms into a resonance space for spiritual sound splendor, romantic drama, and moving choral music. The Munich Philharmonic will perform under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, featuring soprano Eleanor Lyons, baritone Samuel Hasselhorn, and the Philharmonic Choir Munich.

Mendelssohn's Choral Music Between Devotion and Awakening

The concert evening opens with two works by Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: the German Magnificat 'My Heart Exalts God, the Lord' op. 69 No. 3 and the 42nd Psalm 'As the Deer Pants for Fresh Water' op. 42. In this music, clear orchestration, bright vocal lines, and the expressive power of the choir come together. The sound creates an atmosphere between contemplative calm and inner movement.

Schumann's Faust as Sound Theatre

After the intermission, Robert Schumann's 'Scenes from Goethe's Faust' takes us into the emotional abysses and transformations of this great material. The program features the third section 'Faustus' Transfiguration' for soloists, choir, and orchestra. Samuel Hasselhorn takes on the role of Doctor Faustus and shapes the psychological tensions with precise text delivery and baritonal warmth.

Conducting with a Sense of Dramatic Arcs

Thomas Hengelbrock combines historical sound knowledge with an attentive, colorful stage performance at the conductor's podium. The Munich Philharmonic and the Philharmonic Choir Munich create a concert experience in which synchronization, dynamics, and linguistic interpretation intertwine. Eleanor Lyons provides a bright, emotional counterpoint to the darker sound world of Schumann's Faust scenes with her soprano.

Live Atmosphere in the Isarphilharmonie

The modern acoustics of the Isarphilharmonie give the voices space and allow fine orchestral details as well as the great power of the choral sound to emerge. The audience can expect a classical concert evening with spiritual music, romantic literature, and a concentrated audience atmosphere that carries from the first vocal phrase to the final chord.

Conclusion: A Concert Evening Between Prayer and Transfiguration

This symphonic concert brings together Mendelssohn Bartholdy's vocal mastery and Schumann's visionary music theater in a top-tier lineup. Anyone wishing to experience the emotional power of choir, solo voices, and orchestra live should mark October 23, 2026, in the Isarphilharmonie.