When does the concert start

On Sunday, June 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM; the matinee is expected to end around 2:00 PM.

Where does the concert take place

At Monastery Maria Bildhausen, Maria-Bildhausen 2, 97702 Münnerstadt.

How much does a ticket cost

Tickets are available in several categories; the starting price is €21.

Is there a shuttle or bus service

The Kissinger Summer offers bus connections to external venues like Maria Bildhausen; details and booking via the organizer.

How accessible is the location

Event rooms in the monastery are mostly barrier-free accessible; for special requests, prior inquiries at the reception are recommended.

What works are on the program

Planned pieces include works by Villa-Lobos, Nobre, Powell, Falla, Costa, Piazzolla, and Nazareth.

Sant’Anna & Fernandes in Münnerstadt

Name: Guido Sant’Anna and Plínio Fernandes
Start: 2026-06-28T13:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-28T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Kloster Maria Bildhausen

Virtuoso String Art on Sunday Morning: Violin and Guitar in the Monastery

On June 28, 2026, great chamber music meets monastic tranquility: Brazilian violin star Guido Sant’Anna and exceptional guitarist Plínio Fernandes will present a matinee concert at the historic Monastery Maria Bildhausen near Münnerstadt – embedded in the Kissinger Summer. A program featuring Villa-Lobos, Nobre, Powell, Falla, Costa, Piazzolla, and Nazareth promises vibrant tonal colors, fine orchestration in duo, and an intimate live atmosphere.

Sound in Stone: Acoustics, Light, Emotion

The Gothic-Baroque aura of the monastery enhances every nuance: the warm wooden tone of the guitar, the silvery singing of the violin, long reverberation arcs. When Sant’Anna phrases the lines with a slim, focused sound and Fernandes responds with a soft touch, a floating dialogue arises that makes the concert experience palpable in the space.

Two Exceptional Careers from São Paulo

Guido Sant’Anna, born in 2005 in São Paulo, became the first South American to win the Fritz Kreisler Competition in 2022 and was awarded the LOTTO Promotion Prize of the Rheingau Music Festival in 2024. Debuts at Elbphilharmonie, Alte Oper, and Kronberg Academy underscore his stage performance and artistic maturity.

Plínio Fernandes is exclusively signed with Decca Gold: His debut album Saudade (2022) reached No. 1 on the Billboard Traditional Classical Albums. As a Rising Star of classical music, he blends Brazilian idioms with flawless technique – most recently in Bacheando (2023) and collaboratively with stars like Sheku Kanneh-Mason.

Rhythm, Breath, Synchronization

Between shimmering rasgueados, articulated bow techniques, and fine synchronization, miniatures with orchestral depth emerge. Arrangements by Falla and Piazzolla pulsate, while poetry from Villa-Lobos shines in gentle legato. The duo plays with contrasts: dance-like energy, intimate cantability, and tense silence.

A Festival Moment with Signature

As part of the 40th Kissinger Summer, Sant’Anna and Fernandes make a chamber music statement. Program dramaturgy, stage presence, and clear shaping of the musical narrative meet audience-friendly moderation – a Sunday concert that resonates long after.

Conclusion

Experience two exceptional artists who transform sound into movement: finely balanced, colorful, immediate. A mood-laden morning in the monastery – ideal for chamber music lovers and curious listeners. Secure your seats now and enjoy this special festival moment.