In this section, we answer questions you’ve always wanted to ask the Berliner Philharmoniker – about what happens on stage, behind the scenes, or about the orchestra in general.
You have always wanted to know what the players do during the interval or who is responsible for choosing the pieces for a concert? Please send your questions to offeneFrage@berliner-philharmoniker.de
The open question
How long do the rehearsals for a particular concert last?
The open question
Who decides the seating arrangement of the musicians on stage?
The open question
Do even top-level musicians like the members of the Berliner Philharmoniker have certain passages in a piece they’re afraid of?
The open question
Why is the audience seated behind the orchestra?
The open question
How does the grand piano get onto the stage?