| “The
Philharmonisches Kammerorchester unites top instrumentalists
of the musical city of Berlin. These young musicians do not
only play excellently, they also show commitment.” (Berliner
Zeitung)
Founded
in 2002 by conductor Michael Zukernik (emerging from the Ensemble
Europa and the Camerata Berlin), the Berliner Kammerphilharmonie
is.
Financially
and administratively the work of the orchestra is supported
by the association Philharmonisches Kammerorchester which
was also founded in 2002.
With
great commitment the mostly young musicians do not only dedicate
themselves to standard works of concert literature but especially
the works of musical modernism: several works by prominent
contemporary composers (amongst them Olga Rajewa and Wolfgang
Rihm) were brought to first performance.
The
Philharmonisches Kammerorchester is also committed to the
training of the artistic offspring: in autumn 2003 the first
“international masterclass for orchestral conducting”
held by the “Maestro of Maestros” Prof. Jorma
Panula (formerly Sibelius Academy, Helsinki) was an overwhelming
success. Not less then 50 conductors of international origin
were taking part. The final concert in the Philharmonie Berlin
inspired professionals and the Berlin public alike. A second
masterclass will be taking place in October 2004.
The
Philharmonisches Kammerorchester together with the Björn-Schulz-Stiftung
is supporting children and teenagers with cancer. Shortly
after its foundation the orchestra initiated a beneficial
concert in the Komische Oper Berlin. The concert in the Französischer
Dom in November 2003 in cooperation with the Björn-Schulz-Stiftung
and the Preußische Gesellschaft was held as well for
the benefit of children with cancer.
The
Philharmonisches Kammerorchester regularly works with well-known
artists- the latest musicians being Victor Emanuel Montenton
(piano), Michael Sekler (violin) Ramon Jaffé (violoncello)
and at least in the year 2004 Guy Braunstein (violin).
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