Münchner Philharmoniker
The Munich Philharmonic was founded in 1893 through the private initiative of Franz Kaim, the son of a piano manufacturer. Since then, the orchestra has left an indelible imprint on Munich’s cultural life under the leadership of renowned conductors. Gustav Mahler directed the orchestra in 1901 and 1910 at the respective world premières of his Fourth and Eighth Symphonies. From 2015 to 2022 the position of chief conductor of the Munich Philharmonic was held by Valery Gergiev, during which time they recorded all of Anton Bruckner’s symphonies in St. Florian basilica on the orchestra’s own MPHIL label. Following the successful Brahms cycle under conductor laureate Zubin Mehta in January 2024, the release of all four symphonies on that label is being planned, while the two Brahms piano concertos with Yefim Bronfman are set to be released on LP. With »Spielfeld Klassik«, the Munich Philharmonic has developed a comprehensive music education programme for young and old. In October 2021, the Munich Philharmonic inaugurated the Isarphilharmonie – the orchestra’s new home and concert hall while the Gasteig is being renovated. In February 2023, the Munich Philharmonic appointed Lahav Shani as its principal conductor.
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Past eventThu 27.11.2520:00
