When does the concert start

The concert begins on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM in the Max‑Littmann‑Saal in Bad Kissingen.

What cast is announced

Planned are Cecilia Bartoli mezzo-soprano, Les Musiciens du Prince – Monaco, Il Canto di Orfeo, as well as Gianluca Capuano musical direction and Mélissa Petit soprano.

Are there details on ticket prices

Individual prices have not been specified. There are festival packages with price tiers; individual ticket prices may follow from the organizer.

Is the location accessible without barriers

The venues are largely barrier-free. Wheelchair spaces should be reserved in advance through the Bad Kissingen Tourist Information by phone.

What is the seating capacity in the Max‑Littmann‑Saal

The Max‑Littmann‑Saal has a seating capacity of up to approximately 1,160 seats, depending on the seating arrangement, and is considered a concert hall with excellent acoustics.

What is the best way to get there

Public transportation or car is recommended. Designated parking and taxi drop-off are available; details can be obtained from the organizer on-site.

Cecilia Bartoli live in Bad Kissingen - Max-Littmann-Saal Concert 2026

Name: Cecilia Bartoli – Orfeo
Start: 2026-07-18T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-18T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Regentenbau – Max-Littmann-Saal

Cecilia Bartoli as Orfeo: Gluck's Opera Magic at the Max‑Littmann‑Saal

An evening for great emotions: world star Cecilia Bartoli interprets Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice – semi-staged, authentic, electrifying. Together with Les Musiciens du Prince – Monaco, the vocal ensemble Il Canto di Orfeo, and under the musical direction of Gianluca Capuano, a concert experience unfolds that combines baroque sound splendor with modern stage performance.

Sound that breathes: Live atmosphere in a top concert hall

The Max‑Littmann‑Saal is one of the best-sounding concert halls in the world – the acoustics carry every nuance of the voice, the fine orchestration, and the transparent synchronization of choir and orchestra. This architecture in the classic shoebox format amplifies the dramatic pulse of the score: from the painful lament to the hopeful finale.

Interpretation with depth: Historically informed and highly virtuosic

Bartoli's timbre, her precise breath management, and the creative conducting from the scene shape Orfeo as a character study between sorrow and triumph. Capuano's ensemble works with stylistic sharpness: articulated strings, eloquent winds, sleek choral sound – a performance in the spirit of historical performance practice, without dogma, focusing on emotion and text understanding.

Program brilliance: Orfeo ed Euridice, pure dramaturgy

Gluck's reform opera condenses operatic art to its essence: clear forms, immediate affects, gripping choirs. In Bad Kissingen, musical clarity and scenic hints merge into an intense audience atmosphere – a concert experience that creates goosebumps and resonates long after.

Place with aura: Concert art in Bad Kissingen's cultural hall

The noble wooden paneling, well-balanced reverberation times, and architectural tranquility create conditions that turn music into presence. Barrier-free access and dedicated service on-site ensure a relaxed concert evening from entry to applause.

Conclusion: A rare opportunity to experience Gluck's masterpiece at a world-class level – with an artist who has set standards for decades. Anyone who loves opera as immediate, emotional truth should feel this event live in the hall.