Lukas Sternath delights Munich with Schubert and Liszt at the Prinzregententheater
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Lukas Sternath at the Prinzregententheater: Piano artistry between elegance and drama
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the Munich Prinzregententheater will be transformed into a resonance space for great romantic piano music. The Austrian pianist Lukas Sternath will perform a solo recital at 8:00 PM featuring Franz Schubert's Piano Sonata No. 18 in G major D 894 and Franz Liszt's “Années de Pèlerinage” from the second year, “Italie” S. 161.
Schubert: Sound spaces full of inner movement
Schubert's so-called Fantasy Sonata thrives on flowing transitions, poetic interspaces, and a tension that arises not from external effects, but from the finest musical design. Sternath's interpretative approach combines clear lines with a pronounced sensitivity to the quiet, introspective moments. In the concert hall, a concert experience emerges that radiates both tranquility and anticipation.
Liszt: Virtuosity as a musical journey
With Liszt's “Années de Pèlerinage,” the evening transitions from meditative sound poetry to more dramatic and technically demanding landscapes. The orchestration of the piano, the dynamic layering, and the precise synchronization of attack, pedal, and articulation make this work a demanding stage for pianistic craftsmanship. Virtuosity appears not as an end in itself, but as an expression of musical dramaturgy.
An award-winning pianist on an international path
Lukas Sternath, born in 2001 in Vienna, was awarded the first prize along with seven special prizes, including the audience award, at the 2022 International ARD Music Competition. As a former Vienna Boys' Choir member and student in Igor Levit's class, he combines pianistic precision with a reflective stage performance. Concert appearances have taken him to the Wiener Musikverein, the Wiener Konzerthaus, and the Lucerne Festival, among others.
Audience mood between silence and ovations
Reviews highlight Sternath's captivating tension arcs, his cool elegance, and the dramatic intensity of his interpretations. Particularly in the quiet passages, he maintains the audience’s attention before the music opens up in virtuosic final moments. The Prinzregententheater provides the fitting framework: a traditional Munich concert hall with concentrated acoustics and immediate proximity to the stage.
Conclusion: A piano evening for curious ears
The Munich recital promises an engaging encounter with Schubert and Liszt, supported by Lukas Sternath's precise conducting at the instrument, his tonal imagination, and a pronounced dramaturgical handwriting. Anyone wishing to experience great piano music live should not miss this evening at the Prinzregententheater.
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