When does the concert start?

The concert starts on May 17, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

How long does the event last?

The scheduled duration is about 90 minutes, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

In the City Parish Church of St. Maria at Kirchplatz 1 in 82319 Starnberg.

What is the ticket price?

The regular price is €32, with a reduced price of €10.

What works will be performed?

The program includes Rossini's Stabat Mater op. 54 and Schubert's Symphony in B minor D 759, the Unfinished.

Is there official information about advance sales?

Yes, the advance sale is officially running through Musica Starnberg.

Musica Starnberg live in Starnberg

Name: Musica Starnberg: Completed - Unfinished in Starnberg
Start: 2026-05-17T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-17T21:30:00+02:00
Location: Stadtpfarrkirche St. Maria

Rossini and Schubert: An Evening of Comfort, Tension, and Great Romance

Musica Starnberg will present a program on May 17, 2026, in the City Parish Church of St. Maria in Starnberg that transforms contrasts into sound: Gioachino Rossini's Stabat Mater meets Franz Schubert's Symphony in B minor D 759, the famous Unfinished. Under the direction of Felix Mathy, a concert for soloists, choir, and orchestra emerges, impressively blending spiritual intensity and symphonic breadth. The evening begins at 6:00 PM and is designed as a musical journey between pain, hope, and open form.

Sound Dramaturgy with Depth

Rossini's Stabat Mater is one of those works where the impulse of opera and sacred reflection merge in a special way. The score thrives on sharply drawn orchestration, touching melodies, and powerful choral passages that fill the space with immediately palpable tension. This very mix promises a concert experience in Starnberg that charges the live atmosphere between intimate devotion and dramatic tension.

Schubert's Unfinished as an Open Echo

Schubert's B minor Symphony follows, a work that has fascinated generations because it creates a closed emotional world despite its two movements. The famous B minor theme, dark string textures, and finely balanced dynamics give the evening a second color: lyrical, mysterious, almost ethereal. In the acoustics of a church, this music gains the transparency that makes subtle nuances profoundly impactful.

Musica Starnberg as a Regionally Anchored Ensemble

Musica Starnberg is a traditional association with a choir and string orchestra from the region that, according to its own presentation, has been realizing concerts at a high level for decades. The association points to intensive rehearsal work, professional support from soloists, and positive press reviews highlighting the verve, drama, and richness of sound. This creates a credible, locally anchored format for the audience that combines musical quality and closeness.

The Venue: Church, Proximity, Atmosphere

The City Parish Church St. Maria at Kirchplatz 1 in Starnberg provides the appropriate setting for a spiritually-symphonic program. The church space enhances the emotional architecture of the works, while its location in the center of Starnberg favors uncomplicated access. Several parking options are available in the city center, and the church square itself is designated as a barrier-free parking area.

Conclusion: An Evening for Classical Music Fans with a Sense for Great Arcs

Those who want to experience Rossini and Schubert live will find a rare clear juxtaposition of completion and openness, of comfort and unrest, of choral weight and symphonic elegance in Starnberg. This concert offers not only well-known masterpieces but also a strong dramaturgy in the character of the concert hall of the church. An evening that does not explain classical music but makes it palpable.