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Carmina Burana
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Carmina Burana & The Moldau
A concert of undisputed classics: on the evening’s program with the Munich Symphony Orchestra are Smetana’s pictorial "The Moldau," Borodin’s thrilling "Polovtsian Dances," and Orff’s magnificent "Carmina Burana." The symphonic poem "The Moldau," part of the cycle "My Fatherland," depicts the course of the river through Bohemia, from its two sources with gently rippling sounds to the wide-flowing stream – a masterpiece of program music.
Also a masterpiece is Carl Orff’s worldwide success "Carmina Burana": beyond its striking rhythms, it is the melodic richness that gives the collection its inimitable charm. The musical journey through Spain and medieval Benediktbeuern continues with Borodin’s "Polovtsian Dances" from Prince Igor. The orchestra is supported by the Munich Bach Choir under the direction of Johanna Soller, the choir’s artistic director.
Program and cast
Münchner Symphoniker
Munich Bach Choir
Munich Boys’ Choir
Annija Adamsone, soprano
Tobias Hunger, tenor
Daniel Ochoa, baritone
Johanna Soller, conductor
Program
Smetana: The Moldau – Symphonic Poem from My Fatherland
Borodin: Polovtsian Dances from Prince Igor
Orff: Carmina Burana
Isar Philharmonic
Isarphilharmonie
Munich’s most modern concert hall
Since the Isarphilharmonie opened in October 2021, it has quickly gained a reputation for its special atmosphere and excellent sound. The list of orchestras performing here reads like a veritable Who’s Who, headed by the Munich Philharmonic, the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra and the Munich Chamber Orchestra. High profile concert agencies see the auditorium as the perfect place for guest appearances by national and international orchestras and it also hosts jazz productions and large-scale popular music concerts of all genres.
But the Isarphilharmonie also has another string to its bow: it can be blacked out, making it the ideal venue for film screenings – with or without orchestral accompaniment. The auditorium is equipped with a large screen and top-class cinematic sound systems.
Architecture & acoustics
The building that houses the Isarphilharmonie is a steel structure with an internal volume of nearly 60,000 cubic metres. The concert hall itself can accommodate almost 2000 guests and is made from prefabricated solid wood elements. The walls are clad with black-stained softwood panels, while the stage and floors are made from light cedar wood for a striking contrast. The Isarphilharmonie at Gasteig HP8 was built by the general contractor NÜSSLI to the plans of architects gmp – Gerkan, Marg und Partner.
The Isarphilharmonie acoustics were created by Nagata Acoustics International – the team led by star acoustician Yasuhisa Toyota – who were also involved with the construction of the Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and the Philharmonie de Paris.
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