Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich in Sulzbach-Rosenberg: The Jewish Italy in the synagogue

An evening between longing, history, and brilliant chamber sound

On May 19, 2026, the Jewish Chamber Orchestra Munich will present a program at the former synagogue in Sulzbach-Rosenberg that elegantly combines Italian sound colors, Jewish music history, and fine orchestral art. Under the title The Jewish Italy, works by Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn, Salomone Rossi, and Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco will be performed - interpreted by Chen Reiss and conducted by Daniel Grossmann.

Italy as a sound space full of memory

This concert does not rely on loud gestures, but on the depth of musical narrative. The journey spans from the Renaissance to the 19th and 20th centuries, into a world where art, identity, and cultural memory are closely intertwined. This is where the ensemble draws its tension: from fine orchestration, historical perspective, and a stage presence that makes every detail audible.

A repertoire with historical radiance

Salomone Rossi represents the connection between Jewish music tradition and Italian court culture. Felix and Fanny Mendelssohn transformed impressions from their trip to Italy into songs that resonate with lightness and breadth to this day. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, in turn, looked back at his family’s Sephardic roots through his music. The result is a concert evening that is not only musically, but also culturally complex.

The special live atmosphere of the former synagogue

The venue at Synagogenstraße 9 lends the concert an impressive intimacy. In the former synagogue, concentrated acoustics meet a room with historical aura - a concert experience that creates closeness and enhances every nuance of the live atmosphere. Especially for chamber music and vocal sound colors, an audience atmosphere is created here that immediately carries.

Strong lineup for a special evening

With Chen Reiss as soprano and Daniel Grossmann at the podium, the JCOM presents a format that unites musical precision and narrative elegance. The orchestra is known for projects that make Jewish culture visible and connect it with contemporary concert dramaturgy. This makes this date an evening for listeners who appreciate chamber musical tension and cultural-historical depth.

Anyone wanting to experience music with substance, atmosphere, and a clear artistic profile should mark this date. The Jewish Italy promises an evening full of sound colors, memory, and impressive live presence - a concert that one does not just hear, but experiences intensely.

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