When does the concert in Munich start?

The concert begins on May 21, 2026, at 20:00, with doors opening at 19:30.

Where does the event take place?

At the Isar Philharmonic in Gasteig HP8, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich.

How much does a ticket cost?

The starting price is 21 euros for a ticket.

Which works are on the program?

Works by Johannes Maria Staud, Carl Nielsen, and Jean Sibelius will be performed.

Is the Isar Philharmonic accessible for disabled persons?

Wheelchair seats can be booked by phone or email, according to the organizer.

Which ensemble is performing that evening?

The Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio performs with Santtu-Matias Rouvali and Christoph Sietzen.

Rouvali and Sietzen ignite a glowing Nordic concert evening in Munich

Name: Rouvali and Sietzen bring Staud, Nielsen, and Sibelius to the Isar Philharmonic
Start: 2026-05-21T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-22T00:00:00+02:00
Location: Isarphilharmonie

Nordic Sound Power in Munich: Rouvali and Sietzen at the Isar Philharmonic

An evening of orchestral tension, precise percussion, and great symphonic breadth: On May 21, 2026, the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio meets Santtu-Matias Rouvali and Christoph Sietzen at the Isar Philharmonic. The program features works by Johannes Maria Staud, Carl Nielsen, and Jean Sibelius – a concert that transforms the present, late Romanticism, and Nordic musical language into a captivating live experience.

A program with electric tension

Johannes Maria Staud opens the evening with the percussion piece Whereas the Reality Trembles, before Carl Nielsen's overture to Maskarade fills the hall with dancerly lightness and tonal elegance. Jean Sibelius concludes with his Third Symphony in C major, op. 52 – a work that develops from the classical ideal yet glows with great inner movement. Herein lies the strength of this program: it combines orchestral architecture with an immediate live atmosphere. ([tickets.muenchenticket.de](https://tickets.muenchenticket.de/shop/134/event/433041?language=2&utm_source=openai))

Rouvali at the podium, Sietzen in the spotlight

Santtu-Matias Rouvali is among the most distinctive conductors of his generation and is currently the chief conductor of the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra as well as Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia Orchestra. Christoph Sietzen has made a name for himself as an internationally sought-after percussionist with technical virtuosity and a strong stage presence; his awards range from the ARD Competition to the OPUS KLASSIK. Together, they give this concert a special energetic tension between precision, richness of color, and physical presence. ([filarmonica.it](https://www.filarmonica.it/en/direttori/rouvali?utm_source=openai))

The Isar Philharmonic as a sound space

The Isar Philharmonic in Gasteig HP8 provides the perfect setting for this concert experience. The hall in Munich regularly hosts major orchestral evenings and is well-adapted to an audience seeking clear acoustics, good sight lines, and a modern concert atmosphere. Rollstuhlplätze can be booked for this event; the organizer also points out the advance sale through BRticket. Doors open at 19:30, and concert starts at 20:00. ([tickets.muenchenticket.de](https://tickets.muenchenticket.de/shop/134/event/433041?language=2&utm_source=openai))

Orchestral tradition with international renown

The Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio is among the leading ensembles in Europe and has been awarded for its recordings with Grammy, Diapason d’or, and the German Record Critics' Award. Especially in a program featuring Sibelius and Nielsen, the ensemble demonstrates the stylistic confidence for which it is known: transparent orchestration, subtle dynamics, and compelling synchronization between strings, woodwinds, and percussion. ([brso.de](https://www.brso.de/en/?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: an evening for listeners with a sense for grand forms

This concert promises no loud effect for effect's sake, but concentrated symphonic tension with a clear profile. Those who want to experience live how Nordic sound spaces, orchestral discipline, and expressive percussion art energize each other should mark this date in Munich. The Isar Philharmonic will, on this evening, become a resonance space for a demanding yet immediately experienceable concert event.