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WDR Symphony Orchestra
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With Mendelssohn Bartholdy’s Violin Concerto and Schubert’s Unfinished, two masterpieces of musical literature that go straight to the heart will be heard in December. At the podium of the WDR Symphony Orchestra, renowned for its musical versatility and commitment to contemporary music, stands Andrew Manze this Sunday afternoon. A trained philologist, he is distinguished by stylistic precision, combined with British humor and a charming, warm presence.
The soloist is Isabelle Faust. Exploring depths and beauty on the basis of an almost eternal breath is moving and deeply touching. She shows how opulent simplicity can be. This is how the Münchner Merkur characterizes the art of interpretation of this remarkable violinist, whose expressive richness is shaped by a profound understanding of music history and the utmost fidelity to the work. The program is entirely dedicated to Romanticism, marked by emotionality, individuality, and expressive, almost magical sounds.
Program and cast
WDR Symphony Orchestra
Isabelle Faust, violin
Andrew Manze, conductor
Program
Schumann: Overture to The Bride of Messina op. 100
Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in E minor op. 64
Schumann: Fantasy for Violin and Orchestra in C major op. 131
Schubert: Symphony No. 7 in B minor D 759 Unfinished
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.
© Felix Bröde
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