..:: DIE DEUTSCHEN PHILHARMONIKER - GERMAN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ::..

The German Philharmonic Orchestra includes members from Germany's leading Symphony Orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, the Staatskapelle Dresden, the Symphony Orchestra of the Bavarian Radio and other radio stations and the Staatskapelle Berlin as well as renowned musicians from international orchestras including the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, London, the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich. Founded in 2005 in association with many professors of music, the German Philharmonic Orchestra is registered as a non profit organization in Berlin.

The orchestra performs regularly at the finest classical music venues in Europe, concert tours in Japan, the USA, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen are currently being planned.

German Philharmonic Orchestra: Germany's philharmonic "national team" Harvey de Souza, concert master at the Academy of St Martin in the Fields in London and Prof. Roland Straumer, longtime Concert Master of the Staatskapelle Dresden, are alternating as concert master of the German Symphonic Orchestra. Artistic Director is conductor and musicologist Dr. Paulus Christmann.
The Orchestra was founded by international musicians with the aim of rediscovering German orchestral traditions and allowing today's audiences to experience the characteristic sound properties of German romanticism.

Tonal individuality as an artistic concept

Internationally, the standards of many orchestras have significantly increased in recent years and decades. However,
it should be noted that at the same time a loss of tonal individuality has occured in many ensembles, especially when
it comes to the destinctive sonic traditions and styles of each nation. There are many reasons for this, including increased staff turnover, the focus on the needs of the music industry (CD, DVDs etc.) and the globalization of musical education where distinctive national styles are discouraged.

Especially the characteristic sound traditions of German romanticism with it's dark timbre and svelte orchestral sound,
which confer a particular fascination on the the early compositions of Beethoven and the works of Johannes Brahms and Richard Wagner, seem to be neglected in modern orchestral arrangements just like the different seating arrangements, the different models on intonation and the historically distinctive playing traditions of the various national styles.

Our orchestra is committed to these specific sound characteristics, scrutinizes them musicologically and allows our audiences to experience them first hand. As an orchestra that is comprised of international musicians we also want to demonstrate that international exchange is a valuable asset that does not necessarily lead to a generic "globalized orchestra" sound. This is ensured by regular orchestra retreats and intensive rehearsals in addition to our regular practice sessions.