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The head of a very old violin

Audios | 28.04.2010

DSO bets on old buildings, young faces and new sounds

The Deutsches Symphonie Orchester (DSO) presented its plans for the upcoming season, which include 70 concerts, with nine centering around the theme "Nocturnal Figures." It will also be a season without a top conductor. »

 
 
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DSO principal conductor Ingo Metzmacher

Audios | 07.04.2010

Deutsches Symphonie Orchester wraps up early 2010 tour

The Deutsches Symphonie Orchester played masterpieces from the early 20th century at special concerts in Brussels and Warsaw. »

 
 
The Polyphonia Ensemble Berlin

Audios | 15.01.2010

DSO-child Polyphonia fosters dialogue with other cultures

A decade since its founding, the Polyphonia Ensemble Berlin - an offshoot of the renowned Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester - has doubled its size and expanded its repertoire to offer an eclectic mix of cultural styles. »

 
 
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Listen to DSO Live From Hong Kong

Deutsche Welle partnered with DSO to present two concerts in Hong Kong during the orchestra's China tour. Listen here to works from the program, conducted by Ingo Metzmacher.  »

 
 
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Conductor Pietari Inkinen

Clowning Around With Classical Music

DSO has started an annual tradition of performing with the Roncalli Circus on New Year's Eve. It's just one of the ways the orchestra goes beyond tuxedos and stuffy concert halls to reach audiences with classical music. »

 
 
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DSO Drops Stuffy Protocol with Casual Concerts Series

Conductor Ingo Metzmacher leaves his tuxedo in the closet for DSO's special "Casual Concerts" series. He developed the idea to attract new audiences and take the stuffiness out of classical music.  »

 
 
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Kent Nagano

Interviews

Kent Nagano: A Chat With DSO's Former Principal Conductor

Renowned maestro Kent Nagano preceded Ingo Metzmacher as principal conductor of the DSO from 2000 to 2006. Deutsche Welle interviewed Nagano during his time in Berlin. Click on the links to hear what he had to say.  »

 
 
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Ingo Metzmacher conducting the DSO

History of DSO

The Making of an Orchestra

Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin is one of Germany's leading orchestras. Its renowned principal conductors, the scope and variety of its work, and an emphasis on modern and contemporary music make the group unique. »