Matthias Pintscher Conducts Genesis and Sound Power in Herkulessaal
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Genesis, Sound and Cosmic Energy in Herkulessaal
On Friday, October 9, 2026, musica viva will open an extraordinary concert night at the Herkulessaal in Munich's Residenz, featuring contemporary orchestral music, biblical creation story, and eruptive sound fantasy. Matthias Pintscher will conduct the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra in a program that opens new perspectives on Genesis, nature, and musical movement.
Seven New Perspectives on Creation
At the center are seven new works composed by composers from different countries for the international Genesis project. Lisa Streich, Francesco Filidei, Chen Yi, Hannah Kendall, Mikel Urquiza, Saad Haddad, and Mark Andre approach the first seven days of creation with individual sound languages. The European premiere combines orchestral color fields, precise synchronization, and modern sound dramaturgy into a multi-layered cycle.
From the French Jazz Impulse to Modern Sound Architecture
The concert opens with Darius Milhaud's overture from La création du monde. A dynamic contrast with the new compositions arises from rhythmic elegance, orchestral mobility, and jazz-like energy. Matthias Pintscher's conducting unifies the different scores into a clear musical line, making subtle transitions as palpable as powerful tutti moments.
Kaija Saariaho's Last Completed Work
After the break, Hush by Kaija Saariaho will be performed, a trumpet concerto for Verneri Pohjola and orchestra. The music connects an intense solo sound with atmospheric orchestral textures and sensitive electronic nuances. Pohjola's individual trumpet voice encounters the nuanced stage performance of the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Finale of Icelandic Natural Power
Jón Leifs’ Geysir translates the eruptive power of Iceland into a concentrated orchestral sound language. Boisterous energies, sharp accents, and monumental sound movements conclude the concert evening with a strong image of nature. The Herkulessaal offers immediate acoustics where sound colors, dynamics, and audience mood unfold particularly intensely.
Introduction and Concert Experience
An introduction with Julian Kämper begins at 6:45 PM. The concert starts at 8:00 PM and is expected to last until 10:00 PM. Visitors can expect a focused musica-viva experience with contemporary music, European premiere, and the distinctive sound of the BRSO.
Conclusion: Experience Contemporary Music Live
This concert leads from the creation story through Saariaho's poetic trumpet world to the volcanic sound power of Jón Leifs. Those seeking orchestral innovation, precise conducting, and an intense live atmosphere will experience an evening full of contrasts in the Herkulessaal. Secure your tickets now and discover musica viva live in Munich.
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