The 12 cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic
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The 12 cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic (Die 12 Cellisten der Berliner Philharmoniker) are 14 cellists, members of the Berlin Philharmonic
as the name implies, who perform and record as an all-cello
ensemble.
The group first took stage on Easter Monday
in 1974 at the Salzburg
Mozarteum. Since that occasion, the group has astonished the world with the rare sounds and the tonal combination that a group of cellos produce.
Among the pieces they have recorded, Klengel's
'Hymnus' is an example of how each individual in a 14-cello choir can contribute a vital part of a musical whole.
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Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra
The Berlin Philharmonic, German: , formerly Berliner Philharmonisches Orchester , is an orchestra based in Berlin, Germany. In 2006, a group of ten European media outlets voted the Berlin Philharmonic number three on a list of "top ten European Orchestras", after the Vienna Philharmonic and the...
as the name implies, who perform and record as an all-cello
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
ensemble.
The group first took stage on Easter Monday
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday and is celebrated as a holiday in some largely Christian cultures, especially Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox cultures...
in 1974 at the Salzburg
Salzburg
-Population development:In 1935, the population significantly increased when Salzburg absorbed adjacent municipalities. After World War II, numerous refugees found a new home in the city. New residential space was created for American soldiers of the postwar Occupation, and could be used for...
Mozarteum. Since that occasion, the group has astonished the world with the rare sounds and the tonal combination that a group of cellos produce.
Among the pieces they have recorded, Klengel's
Julius Klengel
Julius Klengel was a German cellist who is most famous for his etudes and solo pieces written for the instrument. He was the brother of Paul Klengel....
'Hymnus' is an example of how each individual in a 14-cello choir can contribute a vital part of a musical whole.
Current members
The members of the group are all the 14 cellists from the Berlin PhilharmonicBerlin Philharmonic Orchestra
The Berlin Philharmonic, German: , formerly Berliner Philharmonisches Orchester , is an orchestra based in Berlin, Germany. In 2006, a group of ten European media outlets voted the Berlin Philharmonic number three on a list of "top ten European Orchestras", after the Vienna Philharmonic and the...
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- Georg Faust, Principal
- Ludwig Quandt, Principal
- Martin Löhr
- Olaf Maninger
- Solène Kermarrec
- Richard Duven
- Stephen Koncz
- Rachael Helleur
- Christoph Igelbrink
- Martin Menking
- David Riniker
- Nikolaus Römisch
- Dietmar Schwalke
- Knut Weber
External links
- The group's official website - English explains how fourteen cellists call themselves "the twelve."