Münchner Philharmoniker
The Munich Philharmonic Orchestra or Münchner Philharmoniker is the orchestra of the city of Munich, capital of Bavaria in Germany, and was founded in 1893. The orchestra has been conducted by a series of high profile figures, including Felix Weingartner, Gustav Mahler, Ferdinand Löwe, Sergiu Celibidache and Zubin Mehta. Lahav Shani is the orchestra's chief conductor from September 2026 onwards. The Munich Philharmonic also has its own record label.
Further information: mphil.de
A selection of articles about Münchner Philharmoniker
Classical music news - Nathalie Stutzmann - The French conductor has signed a new exclusive recording agreement with Erato
Spotlight. An Original Voice - Geoff Pearce listens to Romanian conductor Sergiu Celibidache conducting Franck and Debussy. '... something very special indeed.'
Listening to Tchaikovsky - Béla Hartmann asks some searching questions about the pressure being placed on Russian artists following Putin's invasion of Ukraine
CD Spotlight. Grace and Beauty - Music by Bartók for Piano and Orchestra, heard by Geoff Pearce. 'I would recommend this disc for a great recording of the Piano Concerto No 3 ...'
CD Spotlight. High Spirits - Music by Dohnányi, heard by Howard Smith. '... the Buffalonians ... make their virtuosity seem almost effortless ...'
Ensemble. Beyond perfection - Mahler's Resurrection Symphony: Levine's farewell concert in Munich, by Tess Crebbin