Live concerts
Emmanuelle Haïm conducts Handel’s “Music for the Royal Fireworks”
Photo: Marianne Rostenstiehl
In Handel’s famous Music for the Royal Fireworks, Baroque music shows its most magnificent side. In this concert, the work will be conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm, who in energetic performances repeatedly succeeds in “unleashing the wild and daring side of the Baroque” (The New York Times). The second part of the concert is dedicated to Handel's cantata Apollo e Dafne – an early work that in sometimes highly virtuosic and enchantingly delicate arias reveals Handel’s interest in Italian opera.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Emmanuelle HaïmLucy Crowe, Florian Sempey
Henry Purcell
Suite from The Fairy QueenGeorg Friedrich Händel
Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351Georg Friedrich Händel
Apollo e Dafne, Cantata for Soprano, Bass, Flute, Oboe, Strings and Continuo, HWV 122Lucy Crowe soprano, Florian Sempey baritone
François-Xavier Roth and Pierre-Laurent Aimard
Photo: Marco Borggreve
Pierre-Laurent Aimard is one of the foremost musicians of our time – a “thinker at the piano” (The Washington Post). Together with François-Xavier Roth, general music director of the city of Cologne, he performs Béla Bartók’s Third Piano Concerto, a work permeated by a soft parlando tone and gentle melancholy. The other works on the programme are wonderfully energetic – albeit in very different ways: Joseph Haydn’s “Fire Symphony”, and Arcana by Edgard Varèse.
Berliner Philharmoniker
François-Xavier RothPierre-Laurent Aimard
Joseph Haydn
Symphony No. 59 in A major “Fire Symphony”Béla Bartók
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3, Sz 119Pierre-Laurent Aimard piano
Béla Bartók
Dance Suite, Sz 77Edgard Varèse
Arcana for large Orchestra (revised version from 1960)
“Late Night” concert with François-Xavier Roth
Photo: Marco Borggreve
Most of Edgard Varèse’s works are witty miniatures. But at the time of their creation nearly a hundred years ago, they embodied a tangible revolution – with new forms of composition and a hitherto unknown fusion of sound and music. This is shown, for example, by the famous Ionization in which percussion, pianos and sirens create a mysterious nocturnal scene. In this Late Night concert, François-Xavier Roth presents original works by the French composer.
Late Night at the Philharmonie
Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
François-Xavier RothEdgard Varèse
Density 21.5 for Solo FluteEdgard Varèse
Hyperprism for Winds and Percussion InstrumentsEdgard Varèse
Intégrales for small Wind Orchestra and PercussionEdgard Varèse
Ionisation for 13 PercussionistsEdgard Varèse
Octandre for seven Winds and Double BassSarah Aristidou soprano
Edgard Varèse
Offrandes, 2 Pieces for Soprano and Chamber OrchestraEdgard Varèse
Poème électronique for Audio Tape
Zubin Mehta conducts Strauss and Beethoven
Photo: Marco Borggreve
In this concert, Zubin Mehta and the Berliner Philharmoniker present musical tales of heroes. On the one hand, there is the knight Don Quixote, who in his fanciful imagination experiences exciting adventures with giants, robbers and a flying horse – inspiring Richard Strauss to create a wonderfully effective score. In contrast, the hero in Beethoven’s Eroica remains anonymous – it is rather a principle that is celebrated here: the determined struggle for a better world.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Zubin MehtaAmihai Grosz, Ludwig Quandt
Richard Strauss
Don Quixote, Symphonic Poem, op. 35Amihai Grosz viola, Ludwig Quandt cello
Ludwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, op. 55 Eroica
Zubin Mehta conducts Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony
Photo: Marco Borggreve
The Berliner Philharmoniker and their honorary member Zubin Mehta are travelling to Japan – with Bruckner’s Eighth Symphony. Zubin Mehta confesses to feeling particularly close to this mammoth work. Above all, the warm-sounding Adagio is “among the greatest Romantic movements, and when the cellos and violas sing out freely in the second theme, it breaks your heart”. Before setting off for Japan, the conductor and orchestra present their tour programme at the Berlin Philharmonie.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Zubin MehtaAnton Bruckner
Symphony No. 8 in C minor (2nd Version from 1890)
Teodor Currentzis conducts Verdi’s Requiem
Photo: Nadia Rosenberg
The reviews were rapturous: when Teodor Currentzis conducted Verdi’s Requiem at the Elbphilharmonie in April, it had the high suspense of a psychological thriller. For his debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Currentzis conducts the same work, in which Verdi describes the existential terrors of a human being in the face of death. And by bringing all his experience as an opera composer into play, he creates a unique fusion of liturgy and human emotion.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Teodor CurrentzismusicAeterna chorus of Perm Opera
Giuseppe Verdi
Messa da RequiemZarina Abaeva soprano, Clémentine Margaine mezzo-soprano, N. N. tenor, Evgeny Stavinsky bass, musicAeterna chorus of Perm Opera choir
A Strauss evening with Christian Thielemann and Anja Kampe
Photo: Monika Rittershaus
Christian Thielemann, an outstanding interpreter of Strauss, dedicates an entire concert to the composer – with two discoveries and a crowd pleaser. The evening opens with the extremely charming Sonatina for 16 Winds No. 1, followed by the equally sonorous and expressive Three Hymns, op. 71 (soloist: Anja Kampe). The finale of the concert is an instrumental suite from Strauss’s bittersweet opera Der Rosenkavalier: dramatic, melancholic, humorous but always overwhelmingly beautiful.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Christian ThielemannAnja Kampe
Richard Strauss
Sonatina for 16 Winds No. 1 in F major, WoO 135 “From the Workshop of an Invalid“Richard Strauss
3 Hymns, op. 71Anja Kampe soprano
Richard Strauss
Der Rosenkavalier, Suite, op. 59
Jakub Hrůša presents symphonic dramas and a discovery
Photo: Pavel Hejnz
Jakub Hrůša presents enthralling settings of three dark tales. We experience Shakespeare’s Othello in the gripping tonal language of Antonín Dvořák, witness the last moments of Cleopatra in Hector Berlioz’s eponymous psychological drama (soloist: Stéphanie d'Oustrac), and Béla Bartók tells with brutal energy the sinister story of The Miraculous Mandarin. Plus a discovery: the inexorable progress of the passacaglia Mysterium času (Mystery of Time) by Miloslav Kabeláč.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Jakub HrůšaStéphanie d’Oustrac
Miloslav Kabeláč
Mysterium času (Mystery of Time), Passacaglia for large Orchestra, op. 31Antonín Dvořák
Concert Overture “Othello”, op. 93Hector Berlioz
Cléopâtre, Lyric SceneStéphanie d’Oustrac mezzo-soprano
Béla Bartók
The Miraculous Mandarin, Suite, Sz 73
Christmas concert: Merry QUIZmas
In this concert, music lovers of all ages and quiz masters are called for! As part of their Education Programme, the Berliner Philharmoniker start off the Christmas season with a concert entitled Merry QUIZmas! There is an exciting competition between two audience teams, music from the horns of the Berliner Philharmoniker, and lots of surprises. The Christmas quiz will be presented by the horn player Sarah Willis and the actor, singer and children’s television presenter Malte Arkona.
Winds of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Sarah Willis, Malte Arkona
Merry QUIZmas
Sarah Willis horn and presenter, Malte Arkona presentation
Daniel Harding, Frank Peter Zimmermann and Christian Gerhaher
Photo: Irene Zandel
Berliner Philharmoniker
Daniel HardingFrank Peter Zimmermann, Christian Gerhaher
Ludwig van Beethoven
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D major, op. 61Frank Peter Zimmermann violin
Gustav Mahler
Songs from Des Knaben Wunderhorn (Selection)Christian Gerhaher baritone
New Year’s Eve concert with Kirill Petrenko and Diana Damrau
Photo: Stephan Rabold
For the first time, the new chief conductor Kirill Petrenko will be at the helm for the Berliner Philharmoniker’s New Year’s Eve concert – which at the same time reveals a new, vibrant facet to Petrenko’s repertoire. While German and Russian composers have been the main focus of his previous Philharmoniker concerts, this evening’s programme takes us on a musical journey to the USA: with dances from Bernstein’s West Side Story and Gershwin’s An American in Paris. The concert also features the star soprano Diana Damrau in songs from musicals by Frederick Loewe.
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill PetrenkoDiana Damrau
George Gershwin
An American in ParisLeonard Bernstein
Symphonic Dances from West Side StoryWorks by Cole Porter, Frederick Loewe and Kurt Weill
Diana Damrau soprano
Kirill Petrenko and Daniel Barenboim
Photo: Stephan Rabold
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill PetrenkoDaniel Barenboim
Ludwig van Beethoven
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3 in C minor, op. 37Daniel Barenboim piano
Josef Suk
Symphony No. 2 in C minor, op. 27 “Asrael”
Herbert Blomstedt and Leif Ove Andsnes
Photo: M. Lengemann
Berliner Philharmoniker
Herbert BlomstedtLeif Ove Andsnes
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 22 in E flat major, K. 482Leif Ove Andsnes piano
Anton Bruckner
Symphony No. 4 in E flat major “Romantic” (2nd version from 1878/1880)
Kirill Petrenko conducts Mahler’s Sixth Symphony
Photo: Stephan Rabold
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill PetrenkoGustav Mahler
Symphony No. 6
Paavo Järvi conducts the “Symphonie fantastique”
Photo: Julia Baier
Berliner Philharmoniker
Paavo JärviStefan Dohr
Igor Stravinsky
Scherzo fantastique, op. 3Hans Abrahamsen
Concerto for Horn and Orchestra − commissioned jontly by the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, the NTR Zaterdag Matinee, the Seattle Symphony Orchestra and the Auckland Philharmonia PremièreStefan Dohr french horn
Hector Berlioz
Symphonie fantastique, op. 14
Kirill Petrenko conducts Stravinsky, Zimmermann and Rachmaninov
Photo: Stephan Rabold
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill PetrenkoIgor Stravinsky
Symphony in three MovementsBernd Alois Zimmermann
Alagoana. Caprichos Brasileiros, Ballet SuiteSergei Rachmaninov
Symphonic Dances, op. 45
“Late Night” concert with Percussionists of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Photo: Sebastian Hänel
Late Night at the Philharmonie
Percussionists of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Gérard Grisey
Le Noir de l'Étoile
Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Mahler’s Third Symphony
Photo: Holger Hage
Berliner Philharmoniker
Yannick Nézet-SéguinElīna Garanča
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 3 in D minorElīna Garanča mezzo-soprano, Ladies of the Rundfunkchor Berlin, Boys of the Berlin State and Cathedral Choir
Simon Rattle conducts Strauss and Beethoven
Photo: Oliver Helbig
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon RattleJonathan Kelly
Richard Strauss
Concerto for Oboe and Small Orchestra in D major, o. op. 144Jonathan Kelly oboe
Ludwig van Beethoven
Christus am Ölberge (Christ on the Mount of Olives), Oratorio, op. 85Iwona Sobotka soprano, Benjamin Bruns tenor, David Soar baritone, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Simon Halsey chorus master
Sir Simon Rattle conducts Berio and Bartók
Photo: Oliver Helbig
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon RattleLuciano Berio
Sinfonia for 8 Voices and OrchestraNeue Vocalsolisten Stuttgart
Béla Bartók
Concerto for Orchestra, Sz 116
Kirill Petrenko conducts “Fidelio” at the Philharmonie
Photo: Stephan Rabold
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill PetrenkoMarlis Petersen, Matthew Polenzani, Peter Rose
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fidelio, op. 72 (3rd version from 1814) Concert PerformanceMarlis Petersen soprano (Leonora), Matthew Polenzani tenor (Florestan), Peter Rose bass (Rocco), Hanna-Elisabeth Müller soprano (Marzelline), Paul Schweinester tenor (Jaquino), Wolfgang Koch baritone (Don Pizzaro), Tareq Nazmi bass (Don Fernando), Stephen Chambers tenor (1st Prisoner), David Ostrek bass (2nd Prisoner), Rundfunkchor Berlin, Gijs Leenaars chorus master
A Beethoven evening with the German National Youth Orchestra
Photo: Selina Pfrüner
German National Youth Orchestra
Christoph AltstaedtLudwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: 1st MovementBrett Dean
“Testament” – Music for 12 ViolasLudwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: 2nd MovementLudwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: 3rd MovementMark Barden
BTHVN 2020 – Work commissioned by the BundesjugendorchesterLudwig van Beethoven
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, op. 55 “Eroica”: 4th Movement
Iván Fischer conducts Haydn and Liszt
Photo: Akos Stiller
Berliner Philharmoniker
Iván FischerDaniel Stabrawa, Bruno Delepelaire, Stefan Schweigert
Joseph Haydn
Sinfonia concertante in B flat major, Hob. I:105Daniel Stabrawa violin, Bruno Delepelaire cello, N. N. bassoon, Stefan Schweigert bassoon
Franz Liszt
A Faust Symphony in three characteristic Pictures (version without final chorus from 1854)
European Concert from Tel Aviv with Kirill Petrenko
European Concert from Tel Aviv
Berliner Philharmoniker
Kirill PetrenkoChristiane Karg, Elisabeth Kulman, Amihai Grosz
Gustav Mahler
Rückert LiederChristiane Karg soprano, Elisabeth Kulman mezzo-soprano, Amihai Grosz viola
Max Bruch
Kol Nidrei op. 47Christiane Karg soprano, Elisabeth Kulman mezzo-soprano, Amihai Grosz viola
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 4 in G majorChristiane Karg soprano, Elisabeth Kulman mezzo-soprano, Amihai Grosz viola
Mozart, Panufnik and Schubert with Daniel Stabrawa
Photo: Sebastian Hänel
Berliner Philharmoniker
Daniel StabrawaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Concerto for Violin and Orchestra No. 1 in B flat major, K. 207Daniel Stabrawa violin and direction
Andrzej Panufnik
Concerto for Violin and String OrchestraDaniel Stabrawa violin and direction
Franz Schubert
Symphony No. 5 in B flat major, D 485Daniel Stabrawa violin and direction
Tugan Sokhiev and Emmanuel Pahud
Photo: Marco Borggreve
Berliner Philharmoniker
Tugan SokhievEmmanuel Pahud
Aram Khachaturian
Concerto for Flute and Orchestra, transcr. by Jean-Pierre Rampal after the violin concerto in D minorEmmanuel Pahud flute
Igor Stravinsky
Le Sacre du printemps (revised version from 1947)
Mariss Jansons conducts Shostakovich and Stravinsky
Photo: Martin Walz
Berliner Philharmoniker
Mariss JansonsDenis Matsuev, Guillaume Jehl
Dmitri Shostakovich
Symphony No. 9 in E flat major, op. 70Dmitri Shostakovich
Concerto for Piano, Trumpet and String Orchestra in C minor, op. 35Denis Matsuev piano, Guillaume Jehl trumpet
Igor Stravinsky
The Firebird, Suite (version from 1919)
Gustavo Dudamel conducts Mahler’s Second Symphony
Photo: Mark Hanauer
Berliner Philharmoniker
Gustavo DudamelAnett Fritsch
Gustav Mahler
Symphony No. 2 in C minor “Resurrection”Anett Fritsch soprano, Alisa Kolosova mezzo-soprano, Rundfunkchor Berlin, Gijs Leenaars chorus master
A Latin American “Late Night” concert with Gustavo Dudamel
Photo: Mark Hanauer
Late Night at the Philharmonie
Members of the Berliner Philharmoniker
Gustavo DudamelLatin American Night
Programme to be announced
Gustavo Dudamel conducts an Olympic Night at the Waldbühne
Photo: Holger Kettner
Berliner Philharmoniker
Gustavo DudamelOlympic Night
Programme to be announced
