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Five things to know about “Also sprach Zarathustra”
Beyond its iconic opening lies one of Richard Strauss’s most remarkable orchestral works. Here are five things to look out for.
Richard Strauss and the Berliner Philharmoniker
On the first visit, the orchestra did not leave a good impression with Richard Strauss – they were to change that completely.
Allan Nilles: If I weren’t a musician …
Violist Allan Nilles has created an alter ego.
Who decides the seating arrangement of the musicians on stage?
In our series “The unanswered question”, we answer everything you’ve always wanted to know about the Berliner Philharmoniker – from what happens on stage and behind the scenes to the orchestra in general. This time: Who decides the seating arrangement of the musicians on stage?
Sara Glojnarić awarded the Claudio Abbado Composition Prize
At the Karajan-Akademie’s concert on 31 October 2026, the composer will be honoured. Her new work, “can you play a song with a f*cking beat?! :))”, will also receive its world premiere that evening.
Live streams now in Immersive Audio
The Digital Concert Hall broadcasts every live concert in Dolby Atmos
Probationary period passed: Igor Šajatović
The Croatian bassist is member of the double bass section since May 2025.