Sir Simon Rattle in Munich: Benefit Concert with Bach and Beethoven in the Herkulessaal
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An Evening Between Baroque and Beethoven: Sir Simon Rattle Opens the Season in Munich
When Sir Simon Rattle raises the baton, the Herkulessaal of the Residenz becomes a space full of tension, warmth, and electric expectation. On Thursday, September 24, 2026, the benefit concert for the Lichtblick Foundation for Child and Youth Aid brings Bach and Beethoven to the stage in a dramaturgically intelligent combination - with the Choir of the Bavarian Radio, the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, and outstanding soloists.
A Program with Great Emotional Depth
Johann Sebastian Bach's cantata O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort, BWV 20, and Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, op. 125, shape an evening that leads from contemplation to the great humanistic gesture. It is precisely this combination that unfolds live the power for which symphonic concerts in the Herkulessaal are appreciated: transparent strings, precise choral fugal lines, powerful brass accents, and a finale that can transform audience mood into collective euphoria.
Sir Simon Rattle and the BRSO at Their Best
Rattle is a guarantee for tonal clarity, orchestral balance, and compelling stage performance as chief conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio. The orchestra itself is among the internationally renowned bodies in Europe and has been awarded multiple times for its recordings. In Munich, the highest musical expertise encounters a tradition that connects the great symphonic canon with a relevance to the present.
The Herkulessaal as an Acoustic Stage with Character
The Herkulessaal of the Residenz is centrally located in downtown Munich, at Residenzstraße 1, and is easily accessible by public transportation. For visitors with mobility restrictions, there are information points about barrier-free access, wheelchair spaces in the stalls, and a barrier-free restroom. The tiered seats, however, are not accessible for individuals with mobility impairments. Parking is available, including in the underground garage of the National Theater.
Benefit with Purpose
The concert supports the Lichtblick Foundation for Child and Youth Aid, adding an additional, human dimension to the evening. Those who attend not only experience an outstanding concert but also a concert evening with social significance, emotional depth, and great radiance.
Conclusion: This benefit concert promises an intense live atmosphere between spiritual introspection and symphonic grandeur. Anyone who wants to experience Sir Simon Rattle, the BRSO, and Beethoven's Ninth in one of Munich's most traditional concert halls should not miss this date.
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