Berlin Philharmonic
Prestigious German ensemble
The Berlin Philharmonic is a German orchestra based in Berlin, widely regarded as one of the world's finest.
Founded in 1882, it gained international prestige under conductors like Wilhelm Furtwängler and Herbert von Karajan.
The Berlin Philharmonic is performing Beethoven's Ninth tonight.
Its home venue is the Philharmonie, known for its distinctive architecture and acoustics.
One who directs musicians
- symphonyExtended composition for orchestra
- ensembleUnified group or outfit
- stringsThin flexible lines
- brassCopper-zinc metal mixture
woodwinds · percussion · concertmaster · baton · rehearsal · performance · maestro · repertoire
Extended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- fugueContrapuntal musical form
- chamberEnclosed room or cavity
baroque · romantic · counterpoint · adagio · allegro · fortissimo · pianissimo · crescendo
Protected employment status
- artistic directorOrganization's creative leader
- guest conductorTemporary podium leader
- music directorEnsemble's artistic leader
Central European nation
- postwarAfter hostilities end
- reunificationRestoring divided unity
- cultural institutionOrganization preserving shared heritage
Superior select group
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
preeminence · illustrious · legendary · world-class · venerable · virtuosity · excellence · tradition
conductor
One who directs musicians
brass · woodwinds · percussion · concertmaster · baton · rehearsal · performance · maestro · repertoire · tutti
symphony
Extended composition for orchestra
- concertoSolo-and-orchestra composition
- sonataMulti-movement instrumental composition
- fugueContrapuntal musical form
chamber · baroque · romantic · counterpoint · adagio · allegro · fortissimo · pianissimo · crescendo · legato
tenure
Protected employment status
- artistic directorOrganization's creative leader
- guest conductorTemporary podium leader
- music directorEnsemble's artistic leader
Germany
Central European nation
- postwarAfter hostilities end
- reunificationRestoring divided unity
- cultural institutionOrganization preserving shared heritage
elite
Superior select group
- renownedWidely known and esteemed
- acclaimedPublicly and enthusiastically praised
- eminenceElevated rank or renown
distinction · preeminence · illustrious · legendary · world-class · venerable · virtuosity · excellence · tradition · heritage
Berlin Philharmonicsolo act
soloist · one-man band · garage band · community band · solo artist
Berlin Philharmonicjam session
Informal improvisational music gathering
Berlin, Berliner, Berliners, philharmonic, harmony, harmonic, harmonics, harmonious, harmoniously