When does the Matinee of Virtuosos take place?

The concert takes place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, starting at 11:00 a.m.

Where will the concert be held?

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

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available according to event information starting at 39.60 Euros.

Which works will be performed?

The program includes works by Anton Rubinstein, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Alexander Scriabin, and Dmitri Shostakovich.

Who performs as the soloist?

The violin part is performed by Ilona Cudek.

Who conducts the concert?

The musical direction is by Franz Schottky.

Chamber Philharmonic dacapo Munich Concert 2026

Name: Matinee of Virtuosos – The Soul Sound of Russia
Start: 2026-10-11T11:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-11T13:30:00+02:00
Location: Herkulessaal der Residenz

The Soul Sound of Russia in the Herkulessaal of the Residence

On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Munich Chamber Philharmonic dacapo invites you to a sonorous matinee in the Herkulessaal of the Residence. Under the title Matinee of Virtuosos – The Soul Sound of Russia, a concert program unfolds at 11:00 a.m. that combines late romantic melancholy, virtuosic brilliance, and dramatic musical intensification.

A Musical Journey Through Russian Sound Worlds

Anton Rubinstein's lyrical Melody in F and Sergei Rachmaninoff's String Quartet No. 2 open the morning with warm colors, wide-swinging lines, and an emotionally rich tonal language. The music connects intimate chamber music with the grand breath of Russian Romanticism.

Virtuosity Meets Orchestral Precision

A special highlight is Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's youthful-virtuosic Violin Concerto in D minor. The soloist is Ilona Cudek, principal second violinist with the Munich Philharmonic and closely associated with the chamber philharmonic dacapo. Her performance promises precise articulation, expressive arcs, and an intense stage presence.

From Scriabin to Shostakovich

With Andante and Scherzo for String Orchestra by Alexander Scriabin, the program leads into Russian modernity. The concluding and climactic highlight is Dmitri Shostakovich's Chamber Symphony in C minor, Op. 110a. Personal memory, sorrow, and dramatic intensification merge here into a work of exceptional emotional intensity.

Conducting and Live Atmosphere

At the podium is Franz Schottky, who translates the musical contrasts of the program into a clear dramaturgy. His leadership combines chamber music transparency with powerful orchestration. In the historic Herkulessaal, finely tuned sound, concentrated audience atmosphere, and the special acoustics of the Munich Residence come together.

Conclusion: A Concert Morning Full of Emotion

The matinee promises a multifaceted concert experience for lovers of classical music: from lyrical melodies to brilliant violin artistry to Shostakovich's poignant finale. Those wishing to experience Russian tonal language, romantic emotion, and precise conducting live will find an extraordinary concert date in the Herkulessaal.