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Be Yourself – Be Music – Be Phil

A passion for classical music: It’s what connects us, the Berliner Philharmoniker, with music-lovers all around the world. That’s why the project Be Phil Orchestra is very close to our hearts. Amateur musicians work together with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker to prepare and play a concert programme.

Music-lovers rehearsed and performed with the Berliner Philharmoniker. At the Easter Festival Salzburg, it was Be Phil once again. Amateur musicians from nine countries came together to study Mozart’s Sinfonia concertante for winds and Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony with the Berliners. The final rehearsals and the concert were led by Tugan Sokhiev, a highly valued partner of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

In our video, we spoke with participants, orchestra members, and Tugan Sokhiev about high expectations, inspiring rehearsals, and the unique connection that grew from a shared passion for music.

In November 2023, the Be Phil Orchestra went on tour in Japan. A specially-compiled suite from Sergei Prokofiev’s Romeo and Juliet was performed under the baton of chief conductor Kirill Petrenko. The programme also included Johannes Brahms’ Double Concerto for Violin, Cello and Orchestra, conducted by Raphael Haeger, percussionist with the Philharmoniker. The solo parts were performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker’s 1st concertmaster, Daishin Kashimoto, and the orchestra’s 1st principal cellist, Ludwig Quandt. Rehearsals for both works were lead by Raphael Haeger and other members of the Berliner Philharmoniker. The programme's highlight was a concert conducted by Kirill Petrenko at Suntory Hall on 26 November 2023.