When does the concert start?

The start is on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 15:00; the performance time including intermission is about two hours.

Where does the concert take place?

In the Rossini Hall of the Arkadenbau, Am Kurgarten 8, 97688 Bad Kissingen.

Which works are on the program?

Planned are Joachim's Hebrew Melodies, Brahms Sonata, Enescu concert piece, and Bloch Suite.

Is there barrier-free access?

Yes, according to festival information, the venues including sanitary facilities are accessible; wheelchair seats must be registered in advance with the box office.

The Rossini Hall accommodates about 280 seats and offers an intimate, clear acoustics.

Designated parking areas and garages are available within walking distance to the city center; details are offered online by the city of Bad Kissingen.

Timothy Ridout live in Bad Kissingen 2026

Name: Timothy Ridout and Frank Dupree – Viola & Piano in the Rossini Hall
Start: 2026-07-12T17:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-12T19:00:00+02:00
Location: Rossini-Saal (Arkadenbau)

Virtuoso Sound Colors: Timothy Ridout & Frank Dupree in the Rossini Hall

A summer afternoon full of chamber sound: On July 12, 2026, two exceptional artists meet in the Rossini Hall of the Arkadenbau. Viola star Timothy Ridout and pianist-conductor Frank Dupree span the arc from romantic depth to rhythmic brilliance – a concert experience that makes the live atmosphere of the Kissinger Summer audible in all its facets.

Great Sound, Intimate Stage

The acoustics of the historic hall carry Ridout's 24-karat viola sound and Dupree's buoyant touch into every corner. When the orchestration of the piano accompaniment merges with the velvety timbre of the viola, the audience atmosphere for which Bad Kissingen is famous emerges: concentrated, electrified, close up.

Program with Profile

On the stand are Joachim, Brahms, Enescu, and Bloch – literature that showcases the entire color palette of the viola. In the Brahms Sonata, widely curved arcs meet precise synchronization of both voices; Enescu's concert piece sets sparkling articulation accents; Joachim's Hebrew Melodies and Bloch's Suite open the sound space to modern expressiveness.

Excellence with Evidence

Ridout, winner of the Lionel Tertis Prize and multiple award recipient, is a sought-after soloist and chamber musician. Dupree, Opus Klassik and ICMA award winner, impresses equally at the piano and at the conductor's podium; his Kapustin recordings are considered a reference. Reviews from reputable media and engagements with top orchestras underline the authority of both artists.

Live Atmosphere that Carries

In the Rossini Hall – 280 seats, short paths, clear sight – the sound unfolds without distance: breathing phrases, present articulation, a conducting from the piano that shapes the breath line. Light and space focus on the stage; every pianissimo shading remains audible.

Fans' Voices

The reactions online are clear: Timothy Ridout fascinates his fans.

Instagram: 'Can't wait to hear Ridout live again!'
YouTube: 'Incredible sound colors – his live shows are simply extraordinary'
Facebook: 'This will be my concert of the summer in Bad Kissingen!'

Conclusion

An intense chamber music duo, dramaturgically cleverly constructed, emotional and technically at the highest level. Anyone who wants to experience the great viola voice of our time in an intimate setting should secure this afternoon.

Official Channels of Timothy Ridout:

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YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/artofviola
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Timothy Ridout Enchants Bad Kissingen: Chamber Music with Frank Dupree in the Rossini Hall

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