Munich is the cultural capital of Germany. Munich has over forty theatres, sixty plus museums, collections and galleries, as well as numerous concert halls.
"I like being here", wrote Mozart to his father before the premiere of his opera "Idomeneo" in Munich’s Cuvilliés-Theatre. The most beautiful rococo theatre in the world is hidden away like a pearl by the 'Residenz'. The imposing royal abode is situated, not coincidentally, on the edge of the historic city centre. The people of Wittelsbach feared the grumpy but good hearted people of Munich, and so they maintained an escape route for themselves. With the motto ‘New discoveries and rediscoveries at the Munich Residenz’, the splendid rooms, as well as the Allerheilige court chapel, open their doors to special guided tours and concerts in mid october (more info at: www.residenzwoche.de). The Herkulesaal Symphony regularly includes fantastic soloists.
The National Theatre at Max-Joseph-Platz is a popular stage for the big opera and ballet stars. Opera lovers will adore the state theatre at Gärtnerplatz. The Prinzregenten Theatre, features operas and musicals, as well as shows for young people. Stars and their associates celebrate a dazzling show in an adjoining room. Those who love musicals needn’t fly to New York. Josephine Baker has already sung and danced at the Deutsche Theatre and also Popstars like Al Jarreau swing by here (Tickets at: www.deutsches-theater.de).
Munich’s reputation as cultural capital shouldn’t only interest classical enthusiasts. Living rock legends such as Zucchero or the muse Katie Melua (April 9 and 18) shake the Olympiahalle regularly. Another specialty here is the permanent circus. Before the Krone Circus begins its spectacular winter programme, local stars such as Michael Mittermeier and The Spider Murphy Gang are taking to the ring. Less well-known international acts are guests at Atomic Café or Muffathalle.
The numerous theatres offer a multi-faceted programme for many tastes. Plays like Brecht’s 'Im Dickicht der Städte' (‘In the jungle of cities’) premiere at the Bayerisches Staatsschauspiel (Bavarian State Theatre). A few steps away are the Kammerspiele (intimate plays). For those less keen on drama, there is the Kleine Komödie.
Munich isn’t just a city of stages, but also of museums and galleries. Those who visit the three Pinakothek museums set out on a journey from western to contemporary art. The Haus der Kunst (House of Art) turned 70 years old in 2007 and usually offers a special schedule for its current exhibitions (www.hausderkunst.de).
Sixty-five contemporary art galleries open the new season at Open Art from September. The ‘Lange Nacht der Museen’ (Long Night of the Museums) in October offers both art novices and aficionados the opportunity to drift around eighty museums and collections all night long – from the antique collection to the potato museum. Shuttle buses run around the clock.
Clearly Munich has the most inspiring art and cultural life in Germany.
by Karin Nagl
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