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Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic in 1977, Copyright: picture-alliance/KPA
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Berlin Philharmonic

The Berlin Philharmonic (Berliner Philharmoniker), founded in Berlin in 1882, is considered one of the 10 best orchestras in the world.

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Sarah Willis und Musiker der Berliner Philharmoniker

Harmoniemusik in Berlin

Harmoniemusik in Berlin

Harmoniemusik with the Berlin Philharmonic Winds.
MusicJanuary 10, 201912:01 min
Violist Walter Küssner and Gero Schliess, Copyright: DW/G. Schliess

Backstage in the Berliner Philharmonie

Backstage in the Berliner Philharmonie

DW's Berlin columnist Gero Schliess pays a backstage visit in one of the world's most famous concert halls.
September 20, 2016
Berlin Philharmonic, Copyright: Sebastian Hänel

Berlin Phil fail

Berlin Phil fail

The job of principal conductor of the Berlin Phil is no longer a desirable one, saysDW's Rick Fulker.
May 12, 2015
Berlin Philharmonic rehearses with Sir Simon Rattle, Copyright: EPA/Jakub Kaminski

#BerlinPhil

#BerlinPhil

The Berlin Philharmonic didn't elect a new principal conductor, but they did entertain music fans.
May 12, 2015
Karajan dirigiert mit ausladender Bewegung

The Berlin Philharmonic Hall of Fame

The Berlin Philharmonic Hall of Fame

Step up, please: the Berlin Philharmonic chooses its next chief conductor on May 11.
May 8, 201511 images
Conductor's Hands and baton, Copyright: Alenavlad

Branding an orchestra

Branding an orchestra

How the Berlin Philharmonic became a global brand and why the world is waiting to find out who'll take Rattle's baton.
May 8, 2015
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