When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Where will Johannes Brahms’ A German Requiem be performed?

The performance will take place at the Stephanuskirche Munich-Nymphenburg, Nibelungenstraße 51, 80639 Munich.

How much do the tickets cost?

Ticket prices are 32 Euros, 27 Euros, and 22 Euros for reduced tickets.

Which version of Brahms’ Requiem will be played?

The version by Heinrich Poos for soloists, choir, two pianos, and timpani will be performed.

Who is involved in the concert?

Participants include Miriam Fußeder, Jakob Schad, Ted Ganger, Sul Bi Yi, Isabel Zaragoza Meseguer, and the Nymphenburg Cantata Choir under the overall direction of Prof. Arndt Martin Henzelmann.

How long does the event last?

The announced event time is from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM.

Brahms’ Requiem Live in Munich: Sound Full of Comfort, Depth, and Hope

Name: Johannes Brahms - A GERMAN REQUIEM
Start: 2026-11-20T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-20T21:30:00+01:00
Location: Stephanuskirche München-Nymphenburg

Brahms’ Requiem between Comfort, Grief, and Hope

Johannes Brahms’ A German Requiem Op. 45 fills the Stephanuskirche in Munich-Nymphenburg with music that focuses not on death, but on the living. On Friday, November 20, 2026, the Nymphenburg Cantata Choir, together with soloists, will create an intense concert experience in the special arrangement by Heinrich Poos for two pianos and timpani.

A Masterpiece of Choral Literature

Brahms’ Requiem is among the most significant sacred works of the 19th century. Instead of a traditional Latin Mass for the dead, the composer sets selected biblical texts to music and develops a musical language full of transience, comfort, and confidence. Large choral sections meet intimate solo moments, widely spread orchestration meets finely tuned dynamics.

Transparent Sound with Two Grand Pianos and Timpani

The Poos arrangement offers a concentrated perspective on Brahms’ musical architecture. Two pianos clearly and immediately outline the polyphonic lines, while the timpani lend weight to the dramatic high points. In the church's acoustics, a colorful sound emerges, ranging from delicate pianissimo to powerful choral climaxes.

Strong Voices and Musical Direction

Participants include soprano Miriam Fußeder, baritone Jakob Schad, pianists Ted Ganger and Sul Bi Yi, and timpanist Isabel Zaragoza Meseguer. The Nymphenburg Cantata Choir leads through the seven movements of the work, combining precision, clarity of expression, and intense stage presence. Overall direction is by Prof. Arndt Martin Henzelmann.

Live Atmosphere in the Stephanuskirche

The concert promises a concentrated audience mood: voices, breath, and resonance merge into an impressive sound space. Brahms’ music moves between quiet contemplation and overwhelming choral power, between soaring lines and energetic rhythmic synchronization. It is precisely live that this Requiem unfolds its special emotional impact.

Conclusion: A Requiem for the Living

Those who wish to experience Brahms’ profound choral music in a transparent version will find an exceptional concert evening at the Stephanuskirche. The audience can expect a work about loss, comfort, and hope, carried by choir, soloists, two pianos, and timpani. Secure your tickets and experience this moving concert live in Munich.