Luxembourg Philharmonic delights Munich with Beethoven and Prokofiev
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Luxembourg Philharmonic brings Beethoven and Prokofiev to Munich
On Sunday, November 8, 2026, the Luxembourg Philharmonic will perform at the Isarphilharmonie in Gasteig HP8. Under the direction of its new chief conductor Martin Rajna, the internationally staffed orchestra will collaborate with Munich pianist Alice Sara Ott. The program includes Ludwig van Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major op. 58 and excerpts from Sergei Prokofiev's suites to Romeo and Juliet.
Poetic sound colors with Alice Sara Ott
Beethoven's fourth piano concerto opens the concert afternoon with delicate nuances, lyrical tension, and an unusual closeness between the solo instrument and the orchestra. Alice Sara Ott shapes each phrase with technical precision, poetic expressiveness, and profound musicality. In the clear acoustics of the Isarphilharmonie, a concert experience emerges that combines transparency and emotional depth.
Martin Rajna takes the podium
Martin Rajna stands at the podium during this guest performance as the new chief conductor of the Luxembourg Philharmonic. His musical direction leads the individual orchestra groups into precise synchronization and shapes a vibrant tension arc from Beethoven's piano part and the orchestral dialogue. The conducting combines analytical clarity with an open, breathing stage performance.
Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet as a luminous finale
With excerpts from the suites to Romeo and Juliet, the musical language shifts from classical concert poetry to dramatic orchestral movement. Prokofiev's sharply defined rhythms, striking colors, and the dance-like energy of the orchestration bring the famous love story to life in musical scenes. The afternoon culminates in a finale of radiant intensity.
An orchestra with a European profile
The Luxembourg Philharmonic was founded in 1933 in the context of Radio Luxembourg and today comprises 99 musicians from over 20 nations. The orchestra has been based in the Philharmonie Luxembourg since 2005 and has formed an organizational unit with it since 2012. Its discography includes recordings for Pentatone and harmonia mundi France; the ensemble has also been awarded a Grammy.
Conclusion: Experience classical music live in the Isarphilharmonie
The audience can expect a high-caliber orchestra concert with Beethoven, Prokofiev, Alice Sara Ott, and Martin Rajna. A multifaceted live atmosphere unfolds between lyrical piano sound, precise conducting, and dramatic ballet music. Those who wish to experience the musical encounter of the Luxembourg Philharmonic in Munich should secure tickets for November 8, 2026.
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