When does the concert start?

The concert starts on 21.06.2026 at 8:00 PM.

Where does the event take place?

At Friedrichsforum, Grand Hall, Friedrichstraße 19, 95444 Bayreuth.

What is the admission fee?

According to the available information, the concert is free.

What music is on the program?

One can look forward to works by Wagner, Widmann, Xenakis, Saariaho, and Michael Pelzel.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Friedrichsforum has halls that are accessible to the audience.

How big is the Grand Hall?

The Grand Hall accommodates up to 792 visitors in row seating.

Ensemble Modern unleashes a fascinating evening of sound at Friedrichsforum Bayreuth

Name: Ensemble Modern with Transducer Piano at Friedrichsforum
Start: 2026-06-21T22:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-22T00:30:00+02:00
Location: Friedrichsforum, Großer Saal

An evening between sound lab and goosebumps: Ensemble Modern meets the Transducer Piano in Bayreuth

On June 21, 2026, Ensemble Modern will light up the Friedrichsforum in Bayreuth. In the Grand Hall, one of the most renowned ensembles for contemporary music meets the Steingraeber Transducer Piano – an evening of concerts that puts Wagner, Widmann, Xenakis, Saariaho, and Pelzel in an exciting dialogue. The event starts at 8:00 PM and is free of charge according to the event information.

New music with maximum tension

For decades, Ensemble Modern has stood for precision, willingness to take risks, and exceptional stage performance. The Frankfurt ensemble regularly collaborates with leading composers, realizes numerous world premieres, and releases through its own label, Ensemble Modern Media. This blend of authority, experience, and adventurous spirit also characterizes the evening in Bayreuth.

Wagner in the Mirror of the Present

The program spans a wide arc from Richard Wagner to the present day. Jörg Widmann’s Liebeslied, Kaija Saariaho’s Lichtbogen, Iannis Xenakis’ Rebonds, Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde-solo for English horn, and the Siegfried-Idyll encounter Michael Pelzel’s Melting Pianotude for Transducer Piano and ensemble. This particular programming promises an intense live atmosphere between sonic density, lyrical buoyancy, and rhythmic attack.

The Transducer Piano as an Acoustic Event

The special allure of this concert lies in the instrument itself. The Transducer Piano combines analog piano sounds with electronically amplified vibrations, thus opening new color spaces. In the concert hall, finely graduated sound movements are created that make new music not only audible but physically tangible. For Bayreuth, a city with a deep Wagner legacy, this format seems like a consciously set counter-model: tradition-conscious in substance, radically open in sound.

Friedrichsforum: The Perfect Space for Big Ears

The Friedrichsforum provides the ideal setting for this concert experience. The Grand Hall features variable acoustics, a 260 square meter stage, and space for up to 792 visitors. The venue is accessible and located centrally in the Bayreuth city center. For concert guests, this means short distances, good connections, and the best conditions for a dense, concentrated evening.

Conclusion

Those who experience Ensemble Modern live do not get an ordinary classical concert, but a precisely crafted sound event with electrifying presence. The evening at Friedrichsforum promises great musical contrasts, finest details, and strong emotions. This concert should not only be announced but felt in the hall.