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Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin Philharmonic is a popular Classical orchestra from Germany, formed on January 1, 1882.

The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (also known as Berlin Philharmonic or BPO; in German Berliner Philharmoniker), is one of the world’s leading orchestras. Its current principal/Chief conductor is Sir Simon Rattle, who is known for his championing of contemporary classical music. The BPO also supports several chamber music ensembles. website: http://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/ . Popular albums include "Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 "Eroica"", "Mahler: Symphony No. 5", "Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 - "Emperor"", "Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto", "Beethoven: Symphony Nos. 5 & 6", "Beethoven: Symphony No. 9", "Grieg: Peer Gynt Suites & Sibelius: Valse Triste", "Dvorák: Cello Concerto in B Minor, Op. 104 - Tchaikovsky: Variations on a Rococo Theme, Op. 33", "Holst: The Planets", "Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker", "Wagner: Tristan und Isolde" and "Bach: Brandenburg Concertos".