Simone Young and Augustin Hadelich bring Bach, Mendelssohn, and Bruckner to Munich

An evening between fine orchestral colors and great symphonic tension

The Symphonic Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio invites you on Thursday, October 22, 2026, to the Munich Herkulessaal. Under the direction of Simone Young, the extraordinary violinist Augustin Hadelich will perform a program that connects Johann Sebastian Bach, Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, and Anton Bruckner in a dramatically impressive sequence of sounds.

Bach through Webern's colorful orchestration

To start, the Fuga from Bach's Musical Offering will be heard in the arrangement by Anton Webern. From the contrapuntal clarity of the Ricercar, a finely illuminated orchestral score arises, where individual voices emerge like light reflections from the overall sound. Precise synchronization, transparent orchestration, and the acoustics of the Herkulessaal promise a concentrated beginning.

Augustin Hadelich and Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto

At the center of the first part of the concert is Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's Violin Concerto in E minor op. 64. Augustin Hadelich is considered one of the outstanding violinists of his time and is known for his combination of technical mastery, energy, and tonal sensitivity. His stage performance brings together Mendelssohn's virtuosic lines with lyrical elegance – from the immediate beginning to the brilliant finale.

Simone Young explores Bruckner's early symphonic world

After the break, attention turns to Anton Bruckner's Symphony in F minor, WAB 99, which bears the nickname Study Symphony. Bruckner himself assessed the work modestly, but the composition already shows the emergence of a composer searching for his place among the great symphonists of the 19th century. For the Symphonic Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio, this performance is a premiere.

Simone Young is regarded as a recognized interpreter of Bruckner. Her conducting opens space for the long tension arcs, the distinctive brass colors, and the architectural strength of Bruckner's symphonic language. This results in a concert experience that combines historical context and immediate live atmosphere.

Concert introduction and evening schedule

The concert introduction begins at 6:45 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the concert starts at 8:00 PM. The program includes Bach's Ricercar in Webern's orchestral arrangement, Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, and Bruckner's F minor Symphony with an intermission.

Conclusion: An evening of concert for curious ears

This concert connects Baroque vocal variety, Romantic violin lyricism, and Bruckner's early symphonic architecture. Those who wish to experience Simone Young, Augustin Hadelich, and the Symphonic Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio live will find an evening full of contrasts, sound colors, and musical tension in the Herkulessaal.

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• Symphonic Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio – Concert Information
• BRticket – Product selection and entry information
• Bavarian Palace Administration – Events in the Herkulessaal
• BR-KLASSIK – Concert program and live broadcast