Beethoven Cycle with the Quatuor Ébène, Part 1
Chamber Music Hall
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.
Salieri vs Mozart
Murderers, envy, mediocrity – few composers have had as many accusations flung at them as Antonio Salieri. But are any of them actually true?
Kotowa Machida: If I were not a musician ...
For violinist Kotowa Machida cooking is pure relaxation.
Orchestra history
Discover more than 140 years of history of the Berliner Philharmoniker!
Janine Jansen has to withdraw from her concert with the Karajan-Akademie
Christophe Horák, principal of the 2nd violins with the Berliner Philharmoniker, will take her place.
Obituary: José van Dam
The musicians of the Berliner Philharmoniker are saddened by the passing of José van Dam. The Belgian bass-baritone died on 17 February 2026 at the age of 85.
New Karajan Edition from Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings
The second volume of the Berliner Philharmoniker’s widely-acclaimed series of historic radio recordings conducted by Herbert von Karajan has been released.