Wiener Philharmoniker

The Vienna Philharmonic, founded in 1842 by Otto Nicolai, is among the world's leading orchestras. Its members are also musicians of the Vienna State Opera and can apply for Philharmonic membership after three years of service. The orchestra is renowned for its unique "Viennese sound" and specific instrumentation. Their repertoire includes works by composers such as Beethoven, Brahms, and Mahler. Notable recordings include the complete cycle of Beethoven's symphonies conducted by Karl Böhm. The Vienna Philharmonic regularly collaborates with renowned conductors and performs at international festivals, including the Salzburg Festival since 1922. Their New Year's Concert is broadcast to over 90 countries. The products available from the artist Wiener Philharmoniker include CDs, vinyls.