Founded in 1882 by a group of independent musicians - Berliner Philharmoniker roughly translates as "The Berlin Music Appreciation Society" – the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has remained a self-directed ensemble to this day. From the outset it has been one of the world’s most important orchestras, and has been led by a series of internationally renowned conductors. Hans Von Bulow was its first conductor, followed by Arthur Nikisch, Wilhelm Furtwängler and Sergiu Celibidache. In 1955, the musicians of the orchestra chose Herbert von Karajan as their new artistic director. During the years that followed, Karajan and the orchestra fashioned a new and unique sound as well as a performance standard that brought the Berlin Philharmonic worldwide fame. The tours they undertook and the recordings they have made also contributed to the reputation of the group, each of whose members is a distinguished soloist.
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Moving to Modern Times (II/II) – Lucerne Festiv...
With Daniel Barenboim and Alisa Weilerstein
Waldbühne 2009: Russian Rhythms
With Riccardo Muti and Violeta Urmana
With Sir Simon Rattle, Lisa Batiashvili and Tru...
Waldbühne 2006: Sheherazade, An Oriental Night
Waldbühne 2005: Une Nuit Française
With Sir Simon Rattle and Leonidas Kavakos
With Simon Rattle and Daniel Barenboim
Berliner Philharmoniker
With Pierre Boulez and Maria João Pires
With Claudio Abbado and Gil Shaham
Waldbühne 2001: A Spanish Night
With Mariss Jansons and Emmanuel Pahud
Berliner Philharmoniker
With Bernard Haitink, Christine Schäfer and Ema...
With Christine Schäfer, Mirella Freni, Marcelo ...
Berliner Philharmoniker - Staatsoper unter den ...
With Barbara Bonney and Bryn Terfel – Berliner ...
Waldbühne 1993: A Russian Night
With Daniel Barenboim and Plácido Domingo
Berliner Philharmoniker
New Year's Eve Concert 1990
