When does the concert take place?

The concert takes place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 19:30.

Where is the event taking place?

The venue is the Isarphilharmonie in Gasteig HP8, Hans-Preißinger-Straße 8, 81379 Munich.

What works are on the program?

You will hear Dmitri Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77, as well as Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in Ravel's orchestration.

Who is performing at the concert?

Lahav Shani conducts the Munich Philharmonic. Vilde Frang takes on the violin part.

How much do tickets cost?

Tickets are available from 29 euros. For visitors under 30, tickets start at 11 euros.

Is there a concert introduction?

Yes. The concert introduction with Thomas Gropper starts at 18:15 in the rehearsal room in House C and lasts about 40 minutes.

When Shostakovich Meets Mussorgsky, Munich Transforms into Sound

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Start: 2026-11-12T19:30:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-12T23:00:00+01:00
Location: Isarphilharmonie im Gasteig HP8

Shostakovich and Mussorgsky: Soundscapes Full of Tension at the Isarphilharmonie

On Thursday, November 12, 2026, two extraordinary works of classical modernism will meet at the Isarphilharmonie. Lahav Shani conducts the Munich Philharmonic, and Vilde Frang takes on the solo part in Dmitri Shostakovich's First Violin Concert. Following that, Modest Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in the orchestration by Maurice Ravel unfolds its colorful sonic world.

A Violin Concert between Darkness and Rebellion

Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 77 thrives on strong contrasts. The solo violin narrates inner unrest, irony, and bitter mockery, while the orchestra develops broad soundscapes and sharp rhythms. Vilde Frang meets this demanding solo role with precise stage performance and expressive musical execution.

Mussorgsky's Pictures Come to Life

With Pictures at an Exhibition, a work follows that translates musical imagination directly into sound. Powerful bell strikes, radiant brass fanfares, and a festive orchestral procession lead up to the famous finale The Great Gate of Kyiv. Ravel's instrumentation gives the cycle a luminous color palette, where each instrumental group stands out like a new painting.

Conducting, Acoustics, and Live Atmosphere

Lahav Shani combines the dramatic precision of Shostakovich with the orchestral opulence of Mussorgsky. In the acoustics of the Isarphilharmonie, transparent solo lines meet powerful tutti passages. The concert experience ranges from intimate chamber music tension to the overwhelming overall sound of a large symphony orchestra.

Program and Concert Introduction

The concert evening starts at 19:30 and lasts about an hour and 45 minutes including a break. A concert introduction with Thomas Gropper begins at 18:15 in the rehearsal room in House C and lasts about 40 minutes. The program features Shostakovich's First Violin Concerto as well as Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in Ravel's orchestration.

Conclusion: An Evening between Inner Monologue and Grand Sound Architecture

This concert combines virtuosic violin, precise conducting, and orchestral sound grandeur into an impressive evening in Munich. Those wishing to experience the Munich Philharmonic, Vilde Frang, and Lahav Shani live will find classical music with dramatic depth, bright colors, and great audience impact.