When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026, and begins at 8:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

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

Which works will be performed?

The program includes Dvořák's Scherzo capriccioso, Alban Berg's Violin Concerto To the Memory of an Angel, and Schubert's Great C major Symphony.

Who will perform at the concert?

The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle and violinist Isabelle Faust will perform.

How much do the tickets cost?

Tickets are available according to official event information from 25 Euros.

Is there a concert introduction?

Yes, a concert introduction begins at 6:45 PM before the concert.

Rattle and Faust unleash Munich's great sound night at the Herkulessaal

Name: RATTLE / FAUST / Dvořák, Berg, Schubert / 1. Abo C2
Start: 2026-10-16T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Herkulessaal der Residenz

Sir Simon Rattle and Isabelle Faust in the Herkulessaal

An evening between dynamic orchestral energy, deeply moving musical speech, and symphonic grandeur: The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra will perform on Friday, October 16, 2026, in the Munich Herkulessaal of the Residence. Under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle, the expressive violinist Isabelle Faust will interpret three works by Antonín Dvořák, Alban Berg, and Franz Schubert.

Orchestral opening with Dvořák's Scherzo capriccioso

Antonín Dvořák's Scherzo capriccioso op. 66 opens the concert with dramatic energy, dance-like momentum, and colorful orchestration. The piece combines rhythmic flexibility with surprising twists and gives the BRSO under Rattle space for precise synchronization, brilliant timbres, and a dynamic stage performance.

Isabelle Faust interprets Alban Berg

At the center of the first part of the concert is Alban Berg's Violin Concerto To the Memory of an Angel. The work was created in memory of Manon Gropius and is one of the most poignant compositions of the 20th century. Isabelle Faust approaches this music with a finely nuanced tone and high interpretative concentration, while Rattle and the orchestra shape the fragile balance of pain, comfort, and memory.

Schubert's Great C major Symphony as a monumental finale

After the intermission, Franz Schubert's Symphony No. 8 in C major, D 944, the Great C major Symphony follows. Its broadly stretched form, distinctive horns, and powerful rhythmic architecture lead the concert evening into a grand symphonic perspective. Rattle's conducting promises a clearly defined sound, plastic orchestral groups, and that tension which points Schubert's music far beyond the classical concert hall.

Concert experience in the Herkulessaal

The historic Herkulessaal of the Munich Residence provides the festive setting for this classical concert. The concentrated acoustics of the hall allow for an intimate experience of the solo violin and orchestra: from the finest pianissimo to the radiant tutti. A concert introduction begins at 6:45 PM, with the concert itself starting at 8:00 PM.

Conclusion: Three masterpieces, an extraordinary sound event

The audience can expect a high-profile symphony concert with the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle, and Isabelle Faust. Dvořák's dance-like impulse, Berg's touching Violin Concerto, and Schubert's monumental C major Symphony blend into an evening full of contrasts and musical intensity. Those wishing to experience classical music live in all its dynamic depth should not miss this event in the Herkulessaal.