The Young Friends offers special event formats for students and young professionals – innovative, interactive, exclusive. Backstage discussions, workshops and attending dress rehearsals provide unusual insights into the Berlin Philharmonic’s artistic work and the world of classical music. The events are accessible to all members. Guests and non-members are cordially invited to take part in an event on a trial basis – and then decide in favour of membership in the Young Friends.
Selected rehearsal visits
Be there when the Berliner Philharmoniker rehearses with world-famous conductors – for example during the New Year's Eve concert and the end of season concert at the Waldbühne.
Backstage discussions
Exchange ideas during exclusive conversations with musicians of the orchestra and other top artists and learn more about their experiences and careers.
Debating about music!
Discuss with experts from the music and cultural scene about the central questions of cultural life - informative, controversial and humorous.
Music at the Movies
Watch movies where music plays a key role and discuss them with musicians from the orchestra and / or other experts.
Excursions
Discover Berlin’s cultural scene on joint tours to other cultural places.
Cinema LIVE
Experience concert highlights of the Berliner Philharmoniker three times a year live at the cinema.
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Matinees
Enjoy chamber music by musicians of the orchestra and other exciting interviews and talks at the three-times-a-year morning concerts.
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Chamber music concerts by the Junge Kammerphilharmonie Berlin
Get to know the Junge Kammerphilharmonie Berlin – the ensemble of the Young Friends - during exclusive concerts of chamber music.
Regular Get-together
Meet up after the events with the members of the Young Friends and network with other fans of classical music.
