Founded in 1983 by members of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, the Scharoun Ensemble is one of Germany’s leading chamber-music organizations. With its wide repertoire, ranging from composers of the Baroque period by way of Classical and Romantic chamber music to contemporary works, the Scharoun Ensemble has been inspiring audiences in Europe and overseas for more than a quarter of a century. Innovative programming, a refined tonal culture and spirited interpretations are hallmarks of the ensemble, which performs in a variety of instrumental combinations.
The permanent core of the Scharoun Ensemble is a classical octet (clarinet, bassoon, horn, two violins, viola, cello and double bass), made up of members of the Berlin Philharmonic except from Wolfram Brandl, who is first concertmaster of the Staatskapelle Berlin and Claudio Bohorquez, internationally performing solo- and chamber music-cellist.
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“Unabashedly youthful: in the spirit of their namesake, these musicians combine tradition and modernity.”
Tagesspiegel Berlin, 2023
„… Thus the composer bows to the last two founding members of the Scharoun Ensemble.“
nmz, 2023
“For over thirty years, the name Scharoun-Ensemble Berlin has stood for chamber music precision – and curiosity.”
rbbkultur, 2015
A SELECTION OF PROJECTS 2025/26
Dates upon request
L’HISTOIRE DU SOLDAT / THE CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS
Nina Hoss, speaker // Lucas and Arthur Jussen, piano tbc.
Igor Strawinsky: “L’Histoire du Soldat”
Camille Saint-Saëns: “The Carnival of Animals”
Dates upon request
VOCAL PROGRAMM
Christiane Karg, soprano
Alban Berg: “Seven Early Songs” for soprano and small orchestra (arrang. by R. de Leeuw)
Brett Dean: “Ich lausche und ich höre” for soprano and octet
Sofia Gubaidulina: Hommage à T.S. Elliot for soprano and octet
Gustav Mahler: “Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen” for chamber orchestra (arrang. by A. Schoenberg)
