Berlin Philharmonic | |
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Orchestra | |
Native name | Berliner Philharmoniker |
Former name | Frühere Bilsesche Kapelle, Berliner Philharmonisches Orchester |
Founded | 1882 (precursor Bilsesche Kappelle since 1867) |
Location | Berlin, Germany |
Concert hall | Berliner Philharmonie |
Principal conductor | Kirill Petrenko |
Website | berliner-philharmoniker.de |
The Berlin Philharmonic (German: Berliner Philharmoniker) is a German orchestra based in Berlin. It is one of the most popular, acclaimed and well-respected orchestras in the world.[1]