Overview
- Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder hosted his inaugural Advent concert at Munich's Cuvilliéstheater and chose not to sing.
- The lineup showcased regional talent including the Regensburger Domspatzen, Haindling, Claudia Koreck, the Staatsphilharmonie Nürnberg and host Florian Silbereisen.
- Söder appeared briefly for a stage conversation, calling for “a bit of optimism, a bit of hope” during the holidays.
- State Chancellery chief Florian Herrmann read Ludwig Thoma’s Christmas story “Heilige Nacht,” a role Söder delegated.
- The audience closed with “O du Fröhliche” and the Bavarian anthem, and a reception drew celebrities such as Udo Wachtveitl, Veronica Ferres and Paul Breitner.