Bamberg Symphony Orchestra to Celebrate 80th Anniversary with ICMA Gala Concert
A prestigious gala concert celebrating the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra’s 80th anniversary and honoring winners of The International Classical Music Awards (ICMA) will take place on March 18, 2026, at the Joseph Keilberth Hall in Bamberg, Germany. The event promises a rich and varied program led by renowned conductor Jakub Hrůša.
The gala concert will serve as the centerpiece of the ICMA awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in classical music. According to an official announcement, the ceremony itself will commence at 5:30 p.m. in the chamber music room, preceding the main concert at 8:00 p.m. in the Keilberth Hall.
The program will feature works by Dimitri Shostakovich, performed by Andrei Korobeinikov, a key performer on the award-winning album Shostakovich Discoveries (Deutsche Grammophon), which received recognition in the “First Recording” category. This inclusion highlights the ICMA’s commitment to championing both established masters and innovative new recordings.
The ICMA awards ceremony will be presented by Remy Franck, president of Community, and Nicola Cattò, the general secretary. The event underscores the vital role of the ICMA in fostering appreciation for classical music on an international scale.
Tickets for the highly anticipated gala concert are currently available for purchase on the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra’s website. Further details regarding the full concert program can be found on the ICMA website.
This event marks a significant milestone for the Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, a cornerstone of the German classical music landscape, and a celebration of artistic excellence for the broader classical music community.
