When does the Matinée of Sound Colors take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 11:00 AM and is scheduled to end at 1:30 PM.

Where is the concert held?

The concert venue is the Herkulessaal of the Residenz, Residenzstraße 1, 80333 Munich.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available from the ticket provider starting at 39.60 euros. Discounts are available.

Which works will be performed?

The program includes works by Jean Sibelius, Leevi Madetoja, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Toivo Kuula.

Who is conducting the concert?

Franz Schottky conducts the Munich Chamber Philharmonic dacapo.

Who is performing the solo part in the clarinet concerto?

The clarinetist Darko Brlek is announced as the soloist in Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major KV 622.

Matinée of Sound Colors Munich 2026

Name: Matinée of Sound Colors - Finland's Vastness
Start: 2026-11-08T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-08T13:30:00+01:00
Location: Herkulessaal der Residenz

Finnish Vastness and Classical Sound Colors in the Herkulessaal

The Matinée of Sound Colors takes the Munich audience on Sunday, November 8, 2026, into the fascinating musical world of Finland. In the Herkulessaal of the Residenz, the Munich Chamber Philharmonic dacapo combines Nordic sound poetry with classical elegance and opens a concert morning full of contrasting colors.

Between Nordic Melancholy and Luminescent Sound Poetry

Under the direction of Franz Schottky, Jean Sibelius’ Cassazione op. 6 will be performed, followed by Leevi Madetoja's heartfelt Elegy from the Symphonic Suite. The works lead into a sound landscape characterized by expansiveness, clear lines, and melancholic warmth. In the historic atmosphere of the Munich Residenz, the orchestration unfolds a special acoustic depth.

Mozart's Clarinet Concerto as a Sonic Centerpiece

A striking contrast is provided by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Clarinet Concerto in A major KV 622. The internationally renowned clarinetist Darko Brlek shapes the solo part with virtuosic precision and lyrical agility. Between transparent orchestral sound, finely tuned synchronization, and expressive stage performance, a musical dialogue of cheerful lightness and intimate tranquility emerges.

Finnish Folk Music and Sibelius’ Theatrical Sounds

Toivo Kuula's arrangement of the southeastern Botnian folk song Pohjalainen kansanlaulu brings folkloric grounding to the program. The conclusion is formed by Sibelius' stage music to Pelléas et Mélisande op. 46, whose atmospheric tensions lead the morning into a mysterious, Nordic shimmering sound world.

A Concert Experience in a Historic Atmosphere

The Herkulessaal of the Residenz combines representative architecture with a storied concert atmosphere. The audience's mood meets here with precise conducting, warm string colors, and the characteristic sound language of classical music. The concert morning lasts according to the event information from 11:00 to 13:30.

Conclusion: Experience Finland's Vastness Live

The Matinée of Sound Colors promises a multifaceted concert experience with Sibelius, Madetoja, Kuula, and Mozart, supported by the Munich Chamber Philharmonic dacapo, Franz Schottky, and clarinetist Darko Brlek. Those who appreciate Nordic sound worlds, classical virtuosity, and a special live atmosphere will experience a concert morning in the Herkulessaal with a lasting musical echo.