Over its 140-year history, the Berlin Philharmonic has been a consistent powerhouse, attracting the very best players and performing with a perfection of which most orchestras can only dream. Their performances and recordings, on the recently launched BR-Klassik label, are impeccably wrought, finely detailed affairs.īavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra/Mariss Jansons Rafael Kubelík, Colin Davis (who introduced them to more regular English fare) and Lorin Maazel have all made their mark but, yet again, it’s been Mariss Jansons who has pushed the orchestra into the limelight of late.
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The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra is based in Munich and is a crack broadcasting ensemble that has emerged in recent decades to challenge the world’s best (although Leonard Bernstein knew its quality, and regularly collaborated with the BRSO for several years). Which are the best orchestras in the world? Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra In the meantime, we’ve also suggested a few recommended recordings so you can have a flavour of the ensembles performing at their best.
We’ve picked out some of those top orchestras – the ones you should always make an effort to see if they’re touring or you happen to be passing through their home country. However, those playing at the top of their game will usually maintain a sense of consistency an immutable, familiar tone and sound that is merely enhanced and shaped by the maestro on the podium.