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Berlin Without Walls - The Sound

Series: Berlin Without Walls
From: WNYC
Length: 00:10:13

In this series, we examine various aspects of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, in both modern and historical context. From the players themselves to the legendary conductors, WNYC takes you behind the scenes to discover what makes the BPO one of the world's greatest ensembles. Read the full description.

Thesound_small In describing the rich sonic color of the Berlin Philharmonic, conductor Simon Rattle says that it "comes from the center of the Earth." We deconstruct the orchestra section by section, and then put it all back together again to hear just how they make that incredible sound.

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Piece Description

In describing the rich sonic color of the Berlin Philharmonic, conductor Simon Rattle says that it "comes from the center of the Earth." We deconstruct the orchestra section by section, and then put it all back together again to hear just how they make that incredible sound.

Broadcast History

Originally aired as part of WNYC's "Berlin Without Walls" festival.

Related Website

http://www.wnyc.org/music/berlinphil.html