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Several musicians in formal attire play cellos and violins in an orchestra. They sit close together, reading sheet music, and some smile as they play on stage. — Picture: Monika Rittershaus

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Advance sales for all of the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation’s events between December and March begin on 19 October 2025 at 11 am – online, by phone, and at the box office.

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Winter is off to a festive start with the Berliner Philharmoniker: On 13 December we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the organ in the Philharmonie with two concerts – featuring organist Jan Liebermann, who performs in an orchestral concert conducted by Andris Nelsons and follows up with a solo Late Night concert. To ring in 2026, Kirill Petrenko conducts the New Year’s Eve concert, with Benjamin Bernheim, one of today’s most sought-after lyric tenors. Next, our Chief Conductor turns to one of the most monumental works ever written – Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand.

This concert winter, three conductors make their debuts with the Berliner Philharmoniker: Jordi Savall and Raphaël Pichon – a legend and a new star of early music – as well as Petr Popelka, another exciting newcomer.

We also look forward to concerts with Artist in Residence Janine Jansen – first with Brahms’s Violin Concerto and then with a chamber music evening with the Karajan Academy. And to wrap things up, the Berliner Philharmoniker’s own members take the spotlight, stepping forward as soloists in three concerts.

Benjamin Bernheim sits smiling on a chair, wearing a white shirt and a watch, with his hand resting on his head, set against a bright, textured background. — Benjamin Bernheim | Picture: Julia Wesely

New Year’s Eve Concert with Benjamin Bernheim

Heartache meets exuberance – our New Year’s Eve programme under the baton of Kirill Petrenko is an emotional rollercoaster.

Kirill Petrenko stands in front of the orchestra and raises both arms upwards in a grand gesture. He is wearing a black suit. Musicians can be seen from behind in the foreground. — Kirill Petrenko with the Berliner Philharmoniker | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Kirill Petrenko conducts Mahler’s “Symphony of a Thousand”

A sonic force with eight soloists, three choirs, and a gigantic orchestra

Janine Jansen with long hair, a light blue shirt and black trousers sits barefoot on the floor. She holds a violin upright on her foot and looks thoughtfully into the camera. — Janine Jansen | Picture: Kaupo Kikkas

Janine Jansen performs Brahms’s Violin Concerto

The most famous violin concerto of the late Romantic era – a work that focuses entirely on the symphonic blending of soloist and orchestra.

Jordi Savall, with grey hair and beard, gesticulates passionately. He wears glasses and a black suit. He appears in front of a blurred background illuminated by dramatic lighting that creates a rainbow effect. — Jordi Savall | Picture: David Ignaszewski

Jordi Savall makes his debut with Mozart’s “Jupiter Symphony”

Also on the programme: Jean-Philippe Rameau’s festive orchestral suite from the opera Naïs and Christoph Willibald Gluck’s ballet music Don Juan

Raphaël Pichon, with dark hair, stands in an empty warehouse. Wearing a black jacket and jeans, he smiles subtly with his hands behind his back. The dimly lit background accentuates the figure in the foreground. — Raphael Pichon | Picture: Piergab

Raphaël Pichon makes his debut with Bach’s Mass in B minor

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Mass in B minor transcends the boundaries of the liturgical mass, encompassing everything that defines Baroque compositional art.

Petr Popelka | Picture: Susanne Hassler-Smith

Petr Popelka makes his debut with Schumann’s “Spring Symphony”

Also on this programme: Antonín Dvořák’s symphonic poem The Wood Dove and Alban Berg’s moving Violin Concerto

Large, shiny silver organ pipes stand vertically in a modern interior with geometric designs on the wall and ceiling in the background. The space features a clean, bright, contemporary aesthetic. — Picture: Heribert Schindler

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Daishin Kashimoto, with black hair and wearing a tailcoat, holds his violin in hand and smiles at the camera. He stands against a bright yellow background. — Daishin Kashimoto | Picture: Stefan Höderath

Lahav Shani and first concertmaster Daishin Kashimoto

Under the baton of Lahav Shani, Daishin Kashimoto performs Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1. Also on the programme: Dvořák’s Symphony “From the New World”.

Portrait of Tugan Sokhiev in a suit and white shirt. He stands in front of a wood-panelled wall and looks out of a high window on the left. — Tugan Sokhiev | Picture: Marco Borggreve

Tugan Sokhiev conducts Berlioz’s “Symphonie fantastique”

Concertmaster Noah Bendix-Balgley and principal cello Bruno Delepelaire also perform Johannes Brahms’s Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra.

Daniel Harding is standing in front of a reddish wooden wall, wearing a blue T-shirt and a blue jacket over it. His hands are tucked into his trousers and he looks neutrally into the camera — Daniel Harding | Picture: Julian Hargreaves

Daniel Harding conducts Strauss’ “Don Quixote”

The distinctive solo parts of Strauss’ tone poem are performed by principal viola Diyang Mei and principal cello Ludwig Quandt.

A person with short curls sits on the floor in a softly lit room, holding a violin in their hand. They are wearing a black, semi-transparent polka-dot top and gaze thoughtfully into the camera. — Hilary Hahn | Picture: Dana van Leeuwen / Decca

Andris Nelsons and Hilary Hahn with Dvořák’s Violin Concerto

“Full-bodied and romantic,” in the words of Hilary Hahn, is Antonín Dvořák’s Violin Concerto – but also so rhythmic that one “thinks of people stamping their feet and starting to dance.”

Lang Lang, wearing a green suit and a brown turtleneck jumper, sits on a green stool in front of a green background. He has short, dark hair and his facial expression is neutral as he looks slightly upwards. — Lang Lang | Picture: Olaf Heine

Paavo Järvi and Lang Lang with Ravel’s Piano Concerto

In Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major, cheerful wind tones, shimmering piano sounds, relaxed jazz motifs, and Basque folk music swirl together in a colorful mix.

Lucas and Arthur Jussen, with blond hair and black turtlenecks, sit at a table with their mirror images on the tabletop. They are chatting, smiling and gesticulating against a plain background. — Lucas and Arthur Jussen | Picture: Marco Borggreve

Michael Sanderling meets Lucas and Arthur Jussen

The Jussen brothers make their debut with the Berliner Philharmoniker performing Mozart’s Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra.

Rugged, snow-covered mountain peaks rise steeply against a dark, black background, with strong shadows emphasising the dramatic and rugged nature of the slopes. — Picture: Mathias Vef

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A group of thirteen musicians holding string instruments stands on a wooden concert stage, posing and smiling for a photo. Several empty chairs and music stands are visible in the background. — Picture: Irene Zandel

Anniversary concert: 30 Years of the Berliner Barock Solisten

Early music in the sound of the Berliner Philharmoniker – that’s what the Berliner Barock Solisten have stood for over the past 30 years.

Elisabeth Leonskaja, seated and gently smiling, with dark hair. She wears a dark outfit and a red scarf, set against a plain grey background. — Elisabeth Leonskaja | Picture: Marco Borggreve

Piano recital with Elisabeth Leonskaja

The legendary pianist performs Franz Schubert’s final three piano sonatas.

Antoine Tamestit is holding his imaginary instrument in his hands. — Antoine Tamestit | Picture: Julien Mignot

Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Antoine Tamestit

Antoine Tamestit captivates with his dark, warm viola tone and musical storytelling. Together with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, he presents a programme full of emotional depth and striking contrasts.

Four musicians pose with string instruments in front of a dark background. They wear black evening dress and hold a cello, two violins and a viola in their hands. They stand close together and look at the camera with a relaxed expression on their faces. — Quatuor Ébène | Picture: Julien Mignot

Beethoven cycle with the Quatuor Ébène, Part 1

The start of an exciting project: The Quatuor Ébène, celebrated for its energetic and precise interpretations, will perform all 16 of Ludwig van Beethoven’s string quartets over two concert seasons.

Mari Boine with long grey hair, red tassel earrings and colourful necklaces, dressed in black, against a dark, textured background. — Mari Boine | Picture: Per Heimly

From the “World” series: Mari Boine

Mari Boine captivates with a unique fusion of Sámi tradition and modern genres.

Janine Jansen is sitting on a chair, a violin in her hands. She is wearing jeans and a light blue blouse and looks into the camera with a smile. — Janine Jansen | Picture: Kaupo Kikkas

Janine Jansen & the Karajan-Akademie

For her concert with the Karajan-Akademie, our Artist in Residence has selected three works that combine lightness with depth: Beethoven’s Septet in E-flat major, Shostakovich’s Two Pieces for String Octet, and Bartók’s Divertimento for String Orchestra.