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Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra
Biography
For more than 180 years, the Vienna Philharmonic has experienced and influenced the course of musical history around the world. The fascination it has held for composers, conductors and audiences alike since its inception by Otto Nicolai in 1842 lies in its consistent musical style and its unique history and organisational structure.
The pillars of the "Philharmonic Idea" are a democratic organisation that places the entire artistic and organisational decision-making process in the hands of the musicians themselves, and a close symbiosis with the Vienna State Opera Orchestra. The Vienna Philharmonic's statutes stipulate that only musicians from the Opera Orchestra can become members of the Philharmonic. Another unique feature of this democratic structure is that the orchestra itself is fully responsible for the organisation of concerts and the selection of its repertoire, as well as the engaging of conductors and soloists.
Orchestral tours began at the start of the 20th century and have since taken the Orchestra to every continent. In recent years, it has given regular concerts in Germany, Japan, the United States and China.
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Academy was established in 2018. Students are selected through a strict, internationally oriented audition process and trained over the course of a two-year programme.
From the outset, the orchestra has displayed a strong social conscience, characterised by a commitment to individuals in need and fostering young musicians.
It has received numerous prizes and awards and has been supported since 2008 by its exclusive sponsor ROLEX.
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra performs approximately forty concerts a year in Vienna. It also has an annual summer residency at the Salzburg Festival and performs more than 50 concerts a year on its international tours.
