Classic on Odeonsplatz: Trifonov and Strauss enchant Munich!

Classic on Odeonsplatz: Trifonov and Strauss enchant Munich!

On July 13, 2025, this year's highlight of the classic music scene took place on the Odeonsplatz in Munich: "Classical on Odeonsplatz". The event celebrates its 25th anniversary and brought a great program outdoors this year, supported by the best weather conditions, in contrast to the previous year when storm and rain impaired the concerts. Over 7000 music lovers came to enjoy the performances of the Bavarian Radio and the Munich Philharmonic.

according to the Süddeutsche Zeitung Daniil Trifonov, who interpreted the third piano concert by Sergei Prokofjew. Trifonov, who was already heard at this event in 2016 and 2019, was celebrated for his "almost superhuman" fingers and emotional game. The performance was described as "electrifying" and the demanding piece literally tore the audience with.

an evening full of music and emotions

The guests of honor included personalities such as Charlotte Knobloch and Udo Wachtveitl, who took a seat next to the new arched stage, which was installed on the Odeonsplatz. This measure was necessary because the general hall is currently being renovated, which led to a decline of 1000 places. Despite this restriction, many music enthusiasts found the way to the city who had already acquired their tickets in January.

On Saturday, the Austrian conductor Franz Welser Möst took over the BRSO and presented, among other things, a specially compiled Suite from Richard Strauss' "Rosenkavalier", which really enchanted the audience. This suite woked the narrative elements of the opera in a musical form and offered an elegant journey through the melodies, which were very expressive even without singing.

The Sunday was no less exciting when the violinist Lisa Batashvili interpreted the violin concerto of Beethoven with the Munich Philharmonic under the conducting of Lahav Shani. The concert event was reported to be sold out by a few months earlier, which underlines the high priority of this event.

transmissions for at home

The concerts were not only experienced live on site, but also broadcast wide. Live broadcasts on BR-Klassik and the YouTube-Canal of the ARD made it possible that many atmosphere could also enjoy the unique atmosphere. Time -transferred broadcasts on BR and 3Sat, as well as a performance of the best highlights on July 20 at 11:35 p.m. in the first are planned.

With a solemn welcome, Marek Wiechers, the new cultural officer in Munich, opened the event and emphasized the importance of classical at Odeonsplatz for the cultural landscape of Munich. In his opening speech, he emphasized the valuable tradition, which has been maintained in Munich since 2000, with only a few interruptions in 2001 and 2020.

The perfect mix of first -class music and an enthusiastic audience made this evening an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. And so it remains to be hoped that the coming years can also be designed so terrific.