When does the concert start and how long does it last?

The duo recital begins on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at 15:00 hours and is expected to end around 18:00 hours.

Where is the concert taking place?

In the King Ludwig I Hall of the Kursaal building, Heinrich-von-Bibra-Straße 25, 97769 Bad Brückenau.

What works are on the program?

The program includes Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 1, Janáček's Violin Sonata, Amy Beach's Romance, and Prokofiev's Violin Sonata No. 2.

What do the tickets cost?

Ticket prices are reported to start at around €22.50; exact categories and availability can be found from the organizer.

Are there parking facilities at the location?

Yes, the spa has parking spaces including a parking garage nearby.

Is the event covered?

Yes, the concert takes place indoors and is independent of weather conditions.

Hadelich & Cho live in Bad Brückenau

Name: Augustin Hadelich and Seong-Jin Cho – Duo Recital in Bad Brückenau
Start: 2026-07-05T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-05T20:00:00+02:00
Location: König Ludwig I.-Saal (Kursaalgebäude)

Sound Poetry in the King Ludwig I Hall: Hadelich & Cho Unleash Chamber Music Magic

A world-class duo visiting the spa: Violin virtuoso Augustin Hadelich and pianist Seong-Jin Cho bring their masterful art to Bad Brückenau on Sunday, July 5, 2026. In the intimate acoustics of the King Ludwig I Hall, chamber music unfolds, halting breath and time – featuring Brahms, Janáček, Amy Beach, and Prokofiev.

Masters of Nuance: Technique Meets Narrative Power

Hadelich's rounded, brilliant tone and Cho's colorful touch merge into a highly precise, buoyant orchestration for two. The balance of the voices acts like delicate chamber conducting: phrases breathe together, rubatos intertwine, and timbres are in perfect synchronization. This creates the live atmosphere that makes the concert experience unmistakable.

Program with Arc: From Love Songs to Light and Shadow

Johannes Brahms' Violin Sonata No. 1 in G Major opens the evening with cantabile warmth and broadly drawn melodic arcs. Leoš Janáček's sonata grabs hold more directly – angular, spoken, with a dramatic stage performance of the motifs. Amy Beach's Romance allows the audience to immerse itself in shimmering lyricism before Sergei Prokofiev's Sonata No. 2 in D Major shines with rhythmic energy and crystalline sound.

Artists of Distinction: Awards, Records, Prestige

Augustin Hadelich, Grammy Award winner and Warner Classics artist, was honored by Musical America as 'Instrumentalist of the Year' and teaches at the Yale School of Music. His recent recording 'American Road Trip' received an OPUS KLASSIK. Seong-Jin Cho won the International Chopin Competition in 2015 as the first Korean, is exclusively under contract with Deutsche Grammophon, and shapes the 2024/25 season as Artist in Residence with the Berlin Philharmonic. These credentials guarantee interpretative depth and utmost authority on stage.

Room for Sound: King Ludwig I Hall in the Spa

The classic Kursaal in the castle park offers clear, sustainable acoustics – ideal for the fine articulation of violin and piano. The spa provides nearby parking options (including a parking garage with numerous spaces) and a comfortable infrastructure for a relaxed concert day.

Audience Mood: Intensity That Resonates Long After

When Hadelich's Guarneri sound makes the air resonate and Cho expands the harmonic horizons, that tension between silence and storm, which defines great chamber music, arises. Rich legato, sparkling articulation, precise dynamics – here, every note, every color, every gesture counts.

Conclusion: A unique duo recital with a seamless program dramaturgy. Those who want to experience chamber music at a world-class level should secure their seats now and witness how two narrative voices merge into a grand sound novel.