When does the concert begin?

The 8th Symphony Concert »Monument« begins on July 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM.

Is there a concert introduction?

Yes, the concert introduction with Dr. Christine Faist starts at 6:45 PM.

Where does the concert take place?

The venue is Kongress am Park in Augsburg, Gögginger Straße 10.

How much are the tickets?

Tickets are available from 15 Euros, with a price range of 15 to 42 Euros.

Is the venue accessible?

Yes, Kongress am Park is accessible and offers wheelchair spaces as well as accessible toilets.

What works are on the program?

Works by Brahms, Mozart, and Beethoven will be performed.

An evening full of sound brilliance: Albrecht Mayer amazes Augsburg

Name: 8th Symphony Concert »Monument«
Start: 2026-07-13T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-13T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Kongress am Park

An evening between Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven: Augsburg hears a musical monument

On July 13, 2026, the 8th Symphony Concert »Monument« will bring the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra with oboist Albrecht Mayer and general music director Domonkos Héja to the Kongress am Park. The program includes Brahms’ Variations on a Theme by Haydn, Mozart’s Oboe Concerto in F major in the version completed by Gotthard Odermatt, and Beethoven’s 8th Symphony. The concert introduction begins at 6:45 PM, and the concert itself at 7:30 PM. ([culturall.de](https://www.culturall.de/augsburg/konzert/augsburger-philharmoniker?utm_source=openai))

Great classics with strong dramaturgy

This concert experience plays with contrasts while maintaining a sense of form and color: Brahms looks back at Haydn and transforms the model into a finely crafted orchestral architecture, Mozart gains a bright solo voice in the oboe concerto, and Beethoven opens the space for lightness, spirit, and rhythmic tension with the Eighth. The program sequence acts like a finely balanced conducting between tradition and present. ([culturall.de](https://www.culturall.de/augsburg/konzert/augsburger-philharmoniker?utm_source=openai))

Albrecht Mayer as a soloist with a distinctive tone

Albrecht Mayer is considered one of the defining oboe voices in international classical music. Deutsche Grammophon describes his early musical connection through the cathedral choir in Bamberg and refers to his warm, song-like sound language; he has also been recognized for numerous recordings and his chart-topping Mozart project. Especially in Augsburg, this signature carries weight: here, every nuance, every line of breath, every synchronization with the orchestra counts. ([deutschegrammophon.com](https://www.deutschegrammophon.com/en/artists/albrechtmayer/news/biography-231624?utm_source=openai))

A place with acoustics, history, and atmosphere

The Kongress am Park provides ideal conditions for a symphony concert. The congress hall is designed for up to 1,400 people, its acoustics are considered world-class, and the building combines listed architecture with an award-winning lighting concept. Important for visitors: There are barrier-free access points, wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ground-level catering, and accessible parking on Imhofstraße. ([augsburg.de](https://www.augsburg.de/bildung-wirtschaft/wirtschaftsfoerderung-augsburg/messe-kongresse-tourismus/kongresszentrum-augsburg?utm_source=openai))

Live atmosphere focusing on sound colors

The audience's expectation is for a classical concert experience with clever orchestration, musical tension, and plenty of room for expressive sound colors. Those who attend live in Augsburg will experience a program that does not rely on effects but on substance, elegance, and musical authority. For classical music fans, the charm lies precisely there: an evening where the great repertoire does not feel museum-like but immediate and vibrant. ([culturall.de](https://www.culturall.de/augsburg/konzert/augsburger-philharmoniker?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion

The 8th Symphony Concert »Monument« promises an evening for all who want to experience great classical music with precise interpretation and strong stage presence. Albrecht Mayer, the Augsburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and Domonkos Héja connect musical depth with festive tension in Augsburg. Those who hear this concert live will receive an impressive symphonic experience with high brilliance. ([culturall.de](https://www.culturall.de/augsburg/konzert/augsburger-philharmoniker?utm_source=openai))