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Happy birthday, Seiji Ozawa!

September 1, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

In the chronicles of the Berliner Philharmoniker, 1966 was a remarkable year: In quick succession, two young conductors made their debuts with the orchestra who soon afterwards joined the elite of the music world: Claudio Abbado and Seiji Ozawa. Both were discoveries of Herbert von Karajan and the press outdid each other in their praise […]

Kotowa Machida from the Berliner Philharmoniker at Klassik Lounge

February 4, 2013.Reading time less than 1 minute.

Klassik Lounge With Sarah Willis (horn), Kotowa Machida (violin) and Cordelia Höfer (piano). The horn is clearly one of the less prominent instruments – but with Sarah Willis it has a dedicated advocate and outstanding performer: As a member of the Berlin Philharmonic, she travels with her horn and around the world. On 4 February […]