When does the concert introduction begin?

On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The duration is about 40 minutes and will likely end around 5:40 PM.

Where will the event take place?

In the Green Hall of the Regentenbau, Ludwigstraße 2, 97688 Bad Kissingen. The introduction is part of the Kissinger Summer festival.

Is there a recommended entry time?

Experience from the festival program: Entry from around 4:00 PM is common; please arrive on time to find your seating comfortably.

How can I obtain tickets?

Tickets are available through kissingersommer.de and the order hotline 0971 8048 444. Availability may vary depending on demand.

Is the event accessible for those with disabilities?

The Regentenbau is historic; there are barrier-free access points. Please inquire about individual needs in advance at the Tourist Information.

Is there a supporting band or setlist?

No. It is a moderated concert introduction with background information about the following evening concert.

Kissinger Summer live in Bad Kissingen

Name: Concert Introduction – Kissinger Summer
Start: 2026-07-10T19:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-10T19:40:00+02:00
Location: Regentenbau – Grüner Saal

Preparation with Goosebumps: The Concert Introduction to Kissinger Summer

In the Green Hall of the Regentenbau, the curtain will rise on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM for a passionate concert introduction. Informative, close to the music, and with a sense of live atmosphere, this discussion format prepares the audience for the grand concert evening of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin with Kent Nagano and pianist Mao Fujita. Precise insights, sound images in the mind, and palpable anticipation – this is where the concert experience begins.

Sound Colors in Advance: What to Expect

Experts guide the audience through the work's dramaturgy, orchestration, and musical motifs of the evening. You will hear background information about Purcell, Beethoven, and Dvořák, learn how conducting and synchronization of a top orchestra work, and how soloist and ensemble breathe together in the concert hall. The audience is already internally engaged with the music before the first note is played in the Max-Littmann-Hall.

Live Atmosphere in Art Nouveau

The Green Hall – floral Art Nouveau, elegant acoustics, intimate closeness – creates the perfect space for concentrated preparation. Brief, concise, and inspiring: In about 40 minutes, facts, listening tips, and small anecdotes come together for a compact warm-up with a noticeable audience mood.

Contextualization with Expertise

The introduction links music historical contexts with practical listening instructions: Where do the woodwind colors shine, how does the string balance contribute, what characterizes Nagano's stage performance, and what pianistic accents does Mao Fujita set? This sharpens ears and attention – for a more intense concert experience in the evening.

For Connoisseurs and the Curious

Whether a regular festival attendee or a first-timer: The introduction provides orientation, concrete listening anchors, and increases the emotional depth of the evening. Who enters the Max-Littmann-Hall afterward hears more consciously – and experiences the music with greater depth.

Conclusion: This concert introduction is the ideal start to the festival evening – compact, knowledgeable, with palpable anticipation for the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin under Kent Nagano. Experience the magic of preparation live and let the evening resonate grandly.