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Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of classical music with the upcoming Chamber Concert titled "The Fugue and the String Quartet," presented by the esteemed Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. This captivating event is set to take place on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 8:00 pm in the historic Max Joseph Saal of the Munich Residence, and will continue with a subsequent performance on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Evangelische Akademie in Tutzing.

The concert promises an evening of sublime music, featuring a meticulously curated program that explores the evolution and beauty of the fugue and the string quartet through the ages. The repertoire includes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Adagio and Fugue in C minor, KV 546," Jörg Widmann's contemporary masterpiece "Versuch über die Fuge, 5th string quartet with soprano 2005," and Ludwig van Beethoven's profound "String quartet in B flat major, op. 130."

The performances will be brought to life by the exceptional talents of Serafina Starke (soprano), Lorenz Chen (violin), Korbinian Altenberger (violin), Benedict Hames (viola), and Jaka Stadler (violoncello). Together, they will take the audience on a journey through the intricate and mesmerizing world of fugues, showcasing the form's evolution from Bach's mastery to contemporary interpretations.

For those unable to attend in person, BR-KLASSIK will broadcast the concert recording on the radio on Thursday, May 23, 2024, starting at 8:05 pm, allowing music lovers everywhere to partake in this extraordinary musical experience.

Tickets for this must-attend event are available at the Evangelische Akademie Tutzing. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the timeless beauty of the fugue and the string quartet performed by some of the most talented musicians of our time.

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The Fugue and the String Quartet

Munich Residence

Evangelische Akademie

Join us for an extraordinary evening of contemporary music at the "musica viva: Jörg Widmann" concert, presented by the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. This captivating event will take place on Friday, 28 June 2024, at 8:00 pm in the majestic Herkulessaal of the Munich Residence. Doors open with an insightful introduction at 6:45 pm, setting the stage for a night of musical exploration.

The concert will showcase the talents of Jörg Widmann, not only a renowned clarinetist and conductor but also a celebrated composer. Widmann's program for the evening includes "Armonica for orchestra," "Drei Schattentänze for clarinet solo," "Danse macabre for orchestra," and "Towards Paradise Labyrinth VI for trumpet and orchestra." These pieces promise to deliver a blend of virtuosity, intensity, and ethereal sounds, challenging the audience with both confrontational and fragile moments.

Performing alongside Jörg Widmann will be Christa Schönfeldinger on the glass harmonica and Håkan Hardenberger on the trumpet, with the full support of the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. The concert is a highlight of the Bavarian Radio's musica viva series, renowned for being a world-famous forum for future-oriented and contemporary music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the cutting-edge of contemporary classical music in one of Munich's most prestigious venues. Tickets are available online, and further details can be found on the BRticket-Webshop. Join us for a night that promises to transcend the traditional boundaries of music and immerse you in the innovative world of Jörg Widmann and the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks.

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