When does the concert start?

The start is on 12.06.2026 at 20:00.

Where does the concert take place?

At the Herkulessaal of the Residenz in Munich, Residenzstraße 1, 80333 Munich.

How long does the event last?

The event notice indicates a duration of about two hours, until 22:00.

How much does a ticket cost?

The cheapest category indicated in the ticket shop is 15 Euros.

Are there barrier-free accesses?

Yes, the Herkulessaal has barrier-free accesses and wheelchair spaces in the parterre.

Which works are on the program?

Works by Lisa Streich, Jüri Reinvere, and Hans Werner Henze will be performed.

Munich hears the present illuminated: Matthias Pintscher at Herkulessaal

Name: musica viva with Matthias Pintscher in Munich
Start: 2026-06-12T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-13T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Herkulessaal der Residenz

An evening for new sound spaces: musica viva with Matthias Pintscher at Herkulessaal

When musica viva gathers in the Herkulessaal of the Residenz, Munich's rich concert culture meets the contemporary music of tomorrow. On Friday, June 12, 2026, Matthias Pintscher will conduct the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio through a program featuring works by Lisa Streich, Jüri Reinvere, and Hans Werner Henze.

Sound art between tension and brightness

The evening combines a world premiere, a European premiere, and a key work of the 20th century. The program includes Lisa Streich's BLACK SWAN, Jüri Reinvere's The Song of the Two Earths, and Hans Werner Henze's Heliogabalus Imperator. The dramaturgical line promises no pleasant background music but a concentrated concert experience with sharp contours, fine colors, and great formal precision.

Matthias Pintscher as a conductor with an eye for detail

Pintscher is considered a formative voice in international contemporary music. His artistic career connects composition and conducting, shaped by studies with Pierre Boulez and Peter Eötvös, as well as years of collaboration with leading ensembles and orchestras. On his official website, he describes a career with performances at major venues and festivals, along with an intensive engagement with new music. This experience is particularly felt where orchestral sound is meant to be transparent and rich in nuances rather than loud.

The Herkulessaal as a stage for concentrated listening experiences

The Herkulessaal of the Residenz is one of Munich's most important classical venues and can accommodate up to 1,450 people, according to the Bavarian Palace Administration. The hall is designed for concerts, official ceremonies, lectures, and conferences and features barrier-free access and wheelchair spaces in the parterre. Its central location on Residenzstraße makes it particularly easy to access by subway, bus, and tram.

A program with contemporary impact

The musica viva of the Bavarian Radio is, according to its own account, one of the world's most significant forums for international contemporary music. It is here that the program unfolds its effect: Streich's new orchestral colors, Reinvere's vocal and instrumental tension, and Henze's expressive sound language meet the acoustic precision of the Herkulessaal. For the audience, an evening emerges that tightly intertwines analytical clarity and emotional density.

Conclusion: Those who are present live in Munich on June 12, 2026, will experience contemporary music in its most concentrated form: demanding, electrifying, and sonically finely balanced. This concert is aimed at everyone curious about strong orchestral colors, new works, and great interpretive artistry. Secure your tickets now and experience musica viva live at the Herkulessaal of the Residenz.