Jakub Hrůša brings Mahler, Strauss, Martinů and Borodin to Munich
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A Sunday concert full of intensity, expanse, and orchestral tension
When Jakub Hrůša conducts the Munich Philharmonic on June 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Isarphilharmonie, great symphonic music meets finely balanced emotion. The program includes Gustav Mahler, Richard Strauss, Bohuslav Martinů, and Alexander Borodin; this event is part of the 2025/26 season of the Munich Philharmonic and is announced as 8. Subscription M. ([muenchenticket.de](https://www.muenchenticket.de/event/muenchner-philharmoniker-saison-2025-26-32644/))
Mahler and Strauss: Sound images between farewell and departure
The evening opens with a palpable tension that makes great orchestral literature so irresistible: Mahler and Strauss create a space for hovering dynamics, radiant strings, and that warm, direct hall sound for which the concert hall in Gasteig HP8 is known. The Munich Philharmonic describes the program as a wide emotional arc; Mahler, Strauss and their contrasting expressions form the emotional core of the concert. ([mphil.de](https://www.mphil.de/konzerte-und-karten/kalender/konzerte/mahler-strauss-martinu-borodin-2026-06-13-4934))
Martinů and Borodin: From prayer to dance ecstasy
The dramatic arc spanned by Bohuslav Martinů's Field Mass and Borodin's Polovtsian Dances is particularly enticing. According to the official program announcement, it moves from the introspective, wartime-influenced sound language of Martinů to the magnificent finale of Borodin's opera Prince Igor. It is precisely here that those live moments arise in which orchestral colors, choral precision, and musical direction merge into a single pull. ([mphil.de](https://www.mphil.de/konzerte-und-karten/kalender/konzerte/mahler-strauss-martinu-borodin-2026-06-13-4934))
Jakub Hrůša and the Munich Philharmonic
According to the organizer, Hrůša returns to the podium of the Munich Philharmonic after a long time. This makes this concert particularly special from an artistic perspective: an experienced conductor, a prominent sound body, and a program that emphasizes differentiation, tension, and great breath control. The Munich Philharmonic, with their home in the Isarphilharmonie, are among the defining players in Munich's concert life. ([mphil.de](https://www.mphil.de/konzerte-und-karten/kalender/konzerte/mahler-strauss-martinu-borodin-2026-06-13-4934))
Live experience in the Isarphilharmonie
The Isarphilharmonie is located on the grounds of Gasteig HP8 in Sendling, address Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich. The organizers explicitly recommend using public transport; however, there are also limited parking options at the flower wholesale market with shuttle service as well as barrier-free access, elevators, and designated parking spaces for persons with disabilities. The concert duration is approximately 1 ¾ hours including a concert introduction at 5:45 PM on the day of the event according to the official program details. ([mphil.de](https://www.mphil.de/en/service))
Conclusion: This concert promises an intense, sonically high-quality Sunday matinee experience with Mahler, Strauss, Martinů, and Borodin. Those who want to experience great orchestral art, strong contrasts, and the special live atmosphere of the Isarphilharmonie should not miss this date. ([mphil.de](https://www.mphil.de/konzerte-und-karten/kalender/konzerte/mahler-strauss-martinu-borodin-2026-06-13-4934))
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