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Happy birthday, Carlos Kleiber!

Join us in celebrating the charismatic conductor's legacy with his recordings on DG, listen on your preferred streaming platform.

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Industry News
Berlin Philharmonie Renovation
Will Cost €1.15 Billion

The Berlin Philharmonic is planning to close its performance hall, the Philharmonie, for an eight-year renovation starting in 2032, the orchestra’s 150th anniversary.
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Witness the “outrageous mountain” of classical music! 🏔️✨ Igor Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring” (specifically the “Glorification of the Chosen One”) is legendary for its rapid-fire meter changes that demand hyper-focus from every player on stage. 🧠💥 Conductors almost never use a score for this section; the music must be internalized at a “cellular level” to lead the orchestra through the chaos. These constant shifts in time signatures (5/8, 9/8, 7/8, 3/4...) don’t just sound incredible—they unite the orchestra in a palpable escalation of concentration. 🎼🎻🥁 💾 Save this post to challenge your internal rhythm, and follow for more deep dives into musical masterpieces. #Stravinsky #RiteOfSpring #MusicTheory #Conducting #OrchestraLife

Berlin Conducting Workshop, Day 7 (last day) — Final Conductor Dinner! 🥗🍖🍗🥔🍞🥩🥖🥒🥨🍴🍺🍻🍷🍹🥂🍾

Berlin Conducting Workshop, Day 7 (last day) — tour of the Philharmonie Berlin! ❤️🎼🇩🇪🤩

A magical night at the Philharmonie Berlin with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Maestro Gustavo Dudamel!