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Whether he is making music with children in a school, playing in a club, or performing with renowned orchestras, Sheku Kanneh-Mason sees his mission as making music accessible to everyone. His international career opens many doors for this: the British cellist advocates worldwide for a diverse repertoire and equally diverse ensembles.
In classical music, only very few people of color are on stage or in the audience. And how many well-known classical composers of color are there? I would like to see that change – and it is gradually happening, he notes. That is wonderful, because the more diverse an art form is, the richer and more relevant it becomes. This is exactly where the role of Gen K comes into play – my family! With his six equally musical siblings, the Kanneh-Mason family has now achieved a level of recognition in the classical world that is coming ever closer to that of the Bach family.
The 26-year-old cellist will come to Munich in December on his own, but he will be accompanied by an orchestra from his homeland: the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Edward Gardner. He is already looking forward to his return to the Isar: I enjoy being in this musical city. In his luggage: Saint-Saëns’ virtuosic and at the same time elegant First Cello Concerto.
Program and cast
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, cello
Edward Gardner, conductor
Program
Elgar: In the South (Alassio) – Concert Overture, Op. 50
Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
Rachmaninoff: Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44
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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