Become a member
The Berliner Philharmoniker Circle is aimed at an exclusive international group of highly dedicated supporters of the orchestra. It reflects the pioneering spirit that has characterized the Philharmoniker since their founding in 1882. The Berliner Philharmoniker Circle supports the orchestra in a variety of ways, above all, by affirming the Philharmonikers’ commitment to the highest musical quality combined with innovation and social relevance. The Berliner Philharmoniker wants to play a pioneering role in this context in the future. To this end, the Berliner Philharmoniker Circle also provides financing for lighthouse projects, from cost-intensive productions to concerts in special locations, with the goal of transcending boundaries and opening up surprising new perspectives.
The Berliner Philharmoniker Circle is an international group in which both private and corporate sponsors come together; there is also an American Circle for supporters from the US. Under the supervision of the general manager of the Berliner Philharmoniker and members of the orchestra board, the Berliner Philharmoniker Circle offers its members access to events and social gatherings with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, including private house concerts, as well as to the events of the Friends of the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Join us as a member of the Berliner Philharmoniker Circle and experience the Berliner Philharmoniker at close range.
Contact
Would you like to know more about what awaits you as a member of the Circle, how you can accompany and support our orchestra? If so, please contact us!
Berliner Philharmoniker Circle
Bernardo Macedo
t +49 30 25488 149
e circle@berliner-philharmoniker.de
Become a member
The American Circle is a branch of the Berliner Philharmoniker Circle for our supporters in the US. The Berliner Philharmoniker has been a regular guest in the US for more than six decades and has developed a close bond with American audiences through many unforgettable concerts.
In order to promote this exchange and further strengthen our transatlantic relationship, the Berliner Philharmoniker has fulfilled a long-standing wish in launching the American Circle of the Berliner Philharmoniker. We will warmly welcome an exclusive group of supporters from the US to our orchestral family.
Become a Member of the American Circle and support performing activities and special projects of the Berliner Philharmoniker in the US!
Benefits of the different tiers
Benefits for Circle members with a minimum annual contribution of $10,000
In addition to the benefits offered to members of the Freundeskreis:
- personal support from the Intendant and the Board of the Berliner Philharmoniker Foundation
- exclusive ticket access ahead of the official advance booking period
- 2 VIP concert tickets of your choice
- the opportunity to accompany the Berliner Philharmoniker on tour
- annual subscription to the Digital Concert Hall
- access to the VIP Green Room at the Philharmonie Berlin
- invitations to attend rehearsals and dress rehearsals in Berlin
- acknowledgement on the Berliner Philharmoniker website and in selected publications
Benefits for Circle members with a minimum annual contribution of $25,000
All benefits of the previous tier, plus:
- 4 VIP concert tickets of your choice
- 2 exclusive events of your choice
- access to backstage areas at selected concerts at the Philharmonie Berlin
- the opportunity to host a private event in the VIP Green Room at the Philharmonie Berlin
- personal meetings with members of the orchestra after concerts
- exclusive introductions to works and visits to the Berliner Philharmoniker archive
Benefits for Circle members with a minimum annual contribution of $50,000
All benefits of the previous tiers, plus:
- a welcome gift of a signed photograph of the Berliner Philharmoniker, including original signatures of orchestra members and the Chief Conductor
- the option to arrange a private house concert with members of the Berliner Philharmoniker, meet-and-greet opportunities with soloists and/or the conductor, and further individually-tailored benefits. Please contact us for details.
Corporate Circle memberships from a minimum annual contribution of $100,000
- Please contact us to discuss a tailored package of benefits
- cknowledgement as Circle member, including company logo placement
Make a donation
Your donation today plays an important role in future of the Berliner Philharmoniker, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Thank you!
Our friends and supporters based in the United States can support our activities through a contribution to the American Circle of the Berliner Philharmoniker (the “Fund”) at Myriad USA, a U.S. public charity within the scope of Sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donors may be eligible for a U.S. income tax deduction for their contributions to the extent permitted by U.S. tax law. In accordance with U.S. tax law, Myriad USA retains complete control and discretion over amounts contributed to the Fund.
Please find the instructions on how to donate here.
Contact
Would you like to know more about what awaits you as a member of the Circle, how you can accompany and support our orchestra? If so, please contact us!
Berliner Philharmoniker Circle America
Bernardo Macedo
t +49 30 25488 149
e american-circle@berliner-philharmoniker.de
Members
The Berliner Philharmoniker extend their heartfelt thanks to the members of the American Circle for their generous support:
Steven Berzin
Sally Rush Hogan
Christine van Itallie
Rosie Jowitt and Matthew VanBesien
Esther Milsted and Mark Luis Villamar
E. Randol Schoenberg
Christine van Itallie
Dr. Andreas Weigend
Neil Westreich
and other anonymous donors.