Back in the orchestra pit

Published on: 22.03.2024

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Before the premiere of Elektra at this year’s Easter Festival, it is time for the Berliner Philharmoniker to travel to Baden-Baden. Following intensive rehearsals at home in the Philharmonie Berlin, the hard work continues at the Festspielhaus. Join us for this exciting phase!

Wednesday, 20 March

The final preparations for the premiere of Strauss’ Elektra at the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden are in full swing - take a first look at the production with us.

Video: Adam Janisch

Friday, 15 March and Sunday, 17 March 2024

New week, new photos! Rehearsals for Elektra continued this weekend at the Easter Festival.

Georg Schreckenberger and Johannes Lamotke, horn | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Stephan Koncz, cello | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

In high spirits: 1st principal cellist Bruno Delepelaire and principal cellist Martin Löhr | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Christian Blex is a conducting fellow at the Karajan Academy and assistant to Kirill Petrenko. He documents any comments and changes made by the chief conductor during rehearsals. | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Marie-Pierre Langlamet, harp | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Also in a great mood: principal horn player Stefan Dohr | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Principal viola Naoko Shimizu makes a few notes ... | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

... as does timpanist Wieland Welzel. | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Andrej Žust with a wagnertuba | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Jelka Weber, flute | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Gunars Upatnieks, double bass | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Paula Ernesaks, horn | Picture: Monika Rittershaus

Thursday, 14 March 2024

After 341 days, it’s time for the Berliner Philharmoniker to return to the pit of the Festspielhaus Baden-Baden; the anticipation is palpable as the first stage orchestral rehearsal for Richard Strauss’ Elektra begins.