The Berliner Philharmoniker (Berlin Philharmonic) was founded in 1882 and is a democratic, self-governing orchestra with 128 world class musicians. It orchestra is located in the Philharmonie in Berlin, Germany, and was voted number three of the top European Orchestras after the Vienna Philharmonic and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
On December 12, 2009, the Berlin Philharmonic present Johannes Brahms' Nanie, Johannes Brahms' Gesang der Parzen, Johannes Brahms' Schicksalslied, and Arnold Schoenberg's Pelleas und Melisande
Conductor: christian Thielemann
Rundfunkchor Berlin
Chorus Master: Robin Gritton