Concert Performance in Cologne Philharmonic Hall „Kölner Philharmonie“ with Beethoven’s 9th Symphony
Introduction
Since its foundation in 1972, the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra has been well-known in the classical scene. Under its umbrella, a unique platform has emerged that gives young professionals the increasingly rare opportunity to participate in extraordinary concert projects beyond their studies and professional life limits. It works under the musical direction of its artistic director, Volker Hartung, and guest conductors. It is managed by a non-profit association which supports the orchestra's mission as a musical ambassador and promoter of a peaceful world by integrating numerous young foreign artists living in Germany.
The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra has been enchanting audiences and won people's hearts for many years with its unique interpretation style, characterised by spirit, vivacity, and faithful rendition.
Musicians from all over the world have made the Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra their artistic home, most of them superbly talented graduates of the Rhineland conservatories and prize winners at international competitions.
It cooperated with the British virtuoso violinist Nigel Kennedy and many other international stars. The Cologne New Philharmonic Orchestra is widely seen as an orchestra that belongs in the upper echelons of classical music.
This orchestra continuously undertakes numerous and most successful concert tours abroad. Its world tour in 2019 to Asia was a resounding success.
The Cologne New Philharmonic has inspired countless people with its rousing music-making in its many performances, as it has found a style of interpretation in which gripping verve and refreshing temperament combine with unconditional fidelity to the work. Numerous recordings and CD productions have made the Ensemble a first-class symphony orchestra over many years, providing its musicians with unique musical impulses and experiences. For the musicians, this gave them the attractive prospect of being able to perform one or more pieces with the Ensemble as a soloist.
This unique feature attracted the best young talents, and so the artistic level of the Ensemble has continued to rise to this day. Accordingly, many former members of the Cologne New Philharmonic have chosen soloistic careers and are present on prestigious stages worldwide. For this reason, enthusiastic critics soon awarded the Orchestra the title of "soloist's forge ." Since 1990, the Cologne New Philharmonic has performed annually with extraordinary success in the Cologne Philharmonie, the most important concert halls in Germany and other European countries, and numerous festivals at home and abroad.
And so, under the aegis of its principal conductor Maestro Volker Hartung, a unique platform has been created that offers young professionals the increasingly rare opportunity to participate in extraordinary concert projects beyond the boundaries of their studies and professional life, characterised by the youthful, fresh, virtuoso, and committed playing of its members. The Orchestra is self-managed and one of Germany's few independent professional Symphony Orchestras.
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