Berliner Philharmoniker
orchestra
The Berliner Philharmoniker, founded in 1882, is one of the world’s leading symphony orchestras. Kirill Petrenko has been Chief Conductor since September 2019. Its first permanent conductor Hans von Bülow was followed by Arthur Nikisch (who introduced Mahler’s work to the orchestra), Wilhelm Furtwängler and Sergiu Celibidache.
Sir Simon Rattle en de Berliner Philharmoniker
foto: Monika Rittershaus
Sir Simon Rattle en de Berliner Philharmoniker
foto: Monika Rittershaus
Between 1895 and 1907, they played Mahler’s symphonies several times, conducted by Mahler. Their relationship with Herbert von Karajan (1955-1989) was highly productive, with many recordings and tours, as well as performances during the new Osterfestspiele in Salzburg. Claudio Abbado (1990-2002) added contemporary music, chamber music and concertante opera to the repertoire.
Sir Simon Rattle’s appointment in 2002 coincided with the start of an education programme, aimed at engaging broader and younger audiences – a focus that has also been central under Petrenko. Their Digital Concert Hall website was launched in 2009, and their own CD label Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings in 2014.
The Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation is supported by the State of Berlin and the German federal government, as well as by the generous participation of Deutsche Bank as its principal sponsor.
Between 1895 and 1907, they played Mahler’s symphonies several times, conducted by Mahler. Their relationship with Herbert von Karajan (1955-1989) was highly productive, with many recordings and tours, as well as performances during the new Osterfestspiele in Salzburg. Claudio Abbado (1990-2002) added contemporary music, chamber music and concertante opera to the repertoire.
Sir Simon Rattle’s appointment in 2002 coincided with the start of an education programme, aimed at engaging broader and younger audiences – a focus that has also been central under Petrenko. Their Digital Concert Hall website was launched in 2009, and their own CD label Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings in 2014.
The Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation is supported by the State of Berlin and the German federal government, as well as by the generous participation of Deutsche Bank as its principal sponsor.
Bijgewerkt op zondag 13 april 2025