An artistic and emotional homecoming: after 13 years, Salzburg Easter Festival, founded in 1967 by Herbert von Karajan, welcomes the return of the Berliner Philharmoniker. At the heart of the festival is Wagner’s Rheingold under the direction of chief conductor Kirill Petrenko – marking the beginning of a Ring cycle which will be completed in the coming years. In addition to orchestral concerts and an abundance of chamber music, the Be Phil Orchestra project is a festival highlight: amateur musicians from Austria and eight neighbouring countries join the Berliner Philharmoniker for a collective concert.
First Encounter with the Felsenreitschule
During their first rehearsal at the Salzburg Easter Festival, the Berliner Philharmoniker familiarize themselves with a fascinating venue: the Felsenreitschule, where Wagner’s “Rheingold” will premiere on 27 March
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In matters large and small
Chamber music means dialogue on equal footing and the development of a shared artistic identity. No wonder the members of the Berliner Philharmoniker are so passionate about this art form — also at the Salzburg Easter Festival. Here’s why you won’t want to miss it…
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“Upbeat”: Mahler’s Symphony No. 8
In Salzburg, Mahler’s monumental Eighth Symphony is on the program. “Mahler combines madness, genius, and an incredible gift for very beautiful, long melodies,” says Principal Oboist Albrecht Mayer, who introduces the piece in this video.
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The return to Salzburg
The 2026 Salzburg Easter Festival represents both a return and a new beginning for the Berliner Philharmoniker. After 13 years in Baden-Baden, the orchestra returns to the place where a unique success story began in 1967.
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