Join us for an extraordinary evening of contemporary music at the "musica viva: François-Xavier Roth" concert, featuring the Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks. This remarkable event will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 8:00 pm in the majestic Herkulessaal of the Munich Residence. An introduction to the evening's program will be provided at 6:45 pm, offering insights into the night's performances.

The concert will showcase an impressive lineup of works, including the world premiere of Francesco Filidei's Concerto for viola and orchestra, commissioned by the Bavarian Radios’ musica viva series and Milano Musicá Associazione per la musica contemporanea. The program also features Elisabeth Ogonek's "Cloudline" for orchestra 2021, commissioned by the BBC Proms and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and Iannis Xenakis' "Aïs" for baritone, percussion, and orchestra 1979-80, a piece commissioned by the Bavarian Radios’ musica viva series in 1980.

Under the baton of François-Xavier Roth, the concert will see performances by esteemed artists including baritone Georg Nigl, percussionist Dirk Rothbrust, violist Antoine Tamestit, and sound designer Norbert Ommer. The evening promises to be a profound exploration of contemporary music, highlighted by Xenakis' "Aïs," a piece that delves into the themes of death and the afterlife, and Filidei's Viola Concerto, a new addition to the contemporary music repertoire.

This concert is a part of the Bavarian Radios’ musica viva series, renowned for being one of the world’s most prestigious platforms for contemporary and future-oriented music. The series has been instrumental in premiering experimental works and performances for orchestra and chamber music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience cutting-edge contemporary music performed by one of the world's leading orchestras. The concert will also be broadcasted on BR-KLASSIK radio on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, starting at 8:05 p.m., for those who cannot attend in person.

For tickets and more information, visit the BRticket-Webshop at shop.br-ticket.de. Join us for an unforgettable night of music that pushes the boundaries of the orchestral experience.

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musica viva: François-Xavier Roth

Munich Residence

The Trio Chagall returns to Wigmore Hall following its recent tour of the UK. Winners of the Schoenfeld International String Competition in September 2023, the Trio is involved in concert activity across Europe, most notably in Italy where it frequently performs in prestigious venues throughout the country.

Francesco Filidei

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