Scharoun Ensemble Berlin: Chamber musicians of the Berlin Philharmonic March 9, 2011

In 1983, members of the Berlin Philharmonic founded the Scharoun Ensemble Berlin, named after the architect who designed the marvelous concert hall where the Berlin Philharmonic performs at home. The eight musicians of the Scharoun Ensemble express an artistic commitment to both the heritage of the past and the challenges of the present. The ensemble comprises the standard octet instrumentation — clarinet, horn, bassoon, two violins, viola, cello, and double bass —allowing them to perform some of the great chamber music literature of Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, in addition to 20th-century classical modernist works and contemporary music.

Program to include Schubert’s Octet in F Major, D. 803, plus other repertoire to be announced.

Official Website: http://www.ums.org/s_current_season/artist.asp?pageid=620