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The Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt is an orchestra

Orchestra

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based in Offenbach, Germany

Germany

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The Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt, established in 1996, is beside its work as a classical symphony orchestra one of the leading crossover orchestras in Europe. The orchestra consists of many experienced crossover musicians, led by their concertmaster, the violinist Ralf Hübner.

Regular conductors are:

Jens Troester (Gera),
Judith Kubitz (Cottbus),
Wolfgang Wengenroth (Frankfurt),
Roland Böer (Frankfurt),
Markus Neumeyer (Frankfurt — Special: Pop/Rock/Soundtrack)

The orchestra is organized as a GbR, with the two partners:

Dirk Eisermann (Booking, Management)
Dr. Ralph Philipp Ziegler (Artist & Repertoire)

The orchestra is located at Capitol Theatre Offenbach (www.capitol-online.de)

The Neue Philharmonie Frankfurt has worked on various tour productions, CD, and DVD productions for example:

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