Berlin Philharmonic Brass invites listeners on a musical Christmas journey: titled Frohe Weihnachten! (Merry Christmas!), their new album will be released on 28 November 2025 by Berliner Philharmoniker Recordings – available digitally and on vinyl. The brass ensemble, one of the Philharmoniker’s longest-standing chamber music groups, presents its favourite Christmas songs from the home countries of its members.
Joshua Davis has arranged the pieces exclusively, sometimes in traditional festive style, sometimes with jazzy and surprising twists, transforming them into luminous delights. The recording was inspired by a celebrated family Christmas concert and complemented by further discoveries from Greece, Ukraine, and Poland. With this album, the ensemble aims to spread joy while also sending a message of peaceful coexistence.
Founded in the 1950s, Berlin Philharmonic Brass consists of twelve brass players and percussionist Franz Schindlbeck. Their performances are marked by the Berliner Philharmoniker’s distinctive sound culture, and they cover repertoire ranging from Baroque works to modern commissions, as well as jazz and pop arrangements. Spontaneity, passion, and close musical collaboration make every concert a unique experience.
The album is available at www.berliner-philharmoniker-recordings.com, selected retailers, and all major digital music platforms.