Berliner Philharmonie
Berliner Philharmonie
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Often a tough ticket, the Berlin Philharmonic features some of the best classical music to be had in Germany.
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Neighbourhood: Mitte (Borough)
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- Potsdamer Platz • 7 min walk
- Potsdamer Platz • 9 min walk
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Wells, UK96 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
This is not a review of the concert, which was amazing, or the building and amenities which were all great, but of the staff. Sorry for the long read ahead, but I hope someone reads this and makes improvements.
I booked the day before so had a PDF version of the ticket, and the website said I could collect my paper version at the box office when I arrived. I arrived at the venue 25 minutes early and am told by the staff member to exit the building, walk 180 degrees around and use a different box office. I queue until 7:55 at the second box office and when I got to the front am told I should be at the box office I arrived at first. I walked round again (you’re not allowed to walk through the building) and queue for another 10 minutes. At this point a new lady says as the concert has started I will have to stand for the first half and collect the ticket for my seat in the interval. A steward is told to lead me to the standing area but as lovely as she was, gets terribly lost and we wander up and down different flights of stairs for a while until another steward finds us and takes me to the right place (now 15 minutes into the concert). In the interval I am directed by one lady to the wrong place again, finally get to the right desk where I’m told they can’t print out the ticket as the concert has started! I also can’t claim my free programme, but can buy it for 4 euros... As I don’t have my ticket I will have to stand for the second part again, at which point I give up and go home. None of the staff seemed to know the layout of the hall, or where I should go at any given time. None were rude but the incompetence was pretty astounding with something which must be common. So my main piece of advice is to print your ticket before you go...
I booked the day before so had a PDF version of the ticket, and the website said I could collect my paper version at the box office when I arrived. I arrived at the venue 25 minutes early and am told by the staff member to exit the building, walk 180 degrees around and use a different box office. I queue until 7:55 at the second box office and when I got to the front am told I should be at the box office I arrived at first. I walked round again (you’re not allowed to walk through the building) and queue for another 10 minutes. At this point a new lady says as the concert has started I will have to stand for the first half and collect the ticket for my seat in the interval. A steward is told to lead me to the standing area but as lovely as she was, gets terribly lost and we wander up and down different flights of stairs for a while until another steward finds us and takes me to the right place (now 15 minutes into the concert). In the interval I am directed by one lady to the wrong place again, finally get to the right desk where I’m told they can’t print out the ticket as the concert has started! I also can’t claim my free programme, but can buy it for 4 euros... As I don’t have my ticket I will have to stand for the second part again, at which point I give up and go home. None of the staff seemed to know the layout of the hall, or where I should go at any given time. None were rude but the incompetence was pretty astounding with something which must be common. So my main piece of advice is to print your ticket before you go...
Written 2 January 2020
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Locutus
Zurich, Switzerland386 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
The interior architecture of the building is amazing and has withstood the test of time. The Berlin Philharmonic is world class and if you can get tickets well worthwhile seeing perform. Most performances have short talks before them about the performance (in German). These talks are very informative and interesting.
Written 23 December 2022
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Vierdank
Stockholm, Sweden6,528 contributions
Mar 2020
As always, a great treat to visit the Berlin Philharmonie!
The building's emblematic profile is a well known landmark in the former West Berlin. Inaugurated in 1963, it has been the home of the Berliner Philharmoniker ever since. And is strongly associated with its, then and for many years, chief conductor Herbert von Karajan.
The building itself is well worth the visit. In the "Großer saal" you can practically sit anywhere and get both good views and good acoustics.
And if you attend a concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker, it really doesn't matter what it is on the programme... this world famous orchestra is in the absolute top leauge of symphony orchestras in the world. Amongst the top six...
The building's emblematic profile is a well known landmark in the former West Berlin. Inaugurated in 1963, it has been the home of the Berliner Philharmoniker ever since. And is strongly associated with its, then and for many years, chief conductor Herbert von Karajan.
The building itself is well worth the visit. In the "Großer saal" you can practically sit anywhere and get both good views and good acoustics.
And if you attend a concert with the Berliner Philharmoniker, it really doesn't matter what it is on the programme... this world famous orchestra is in the absolute top leauge of symphony orchestras in the world. Amongst the top six...
Written 2 August 2020
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Joel Nemes
Rudersdorf, Germany16 contributions
Nov 2021
A visit to Berliner Philharmonie Kammermusiksaal, Russian pianist Mogilewky´s piano recital, Chopin Nocturnes, Ballads and part of the 1st piano concerto.
The pianist was phenomenal. Timo, hose birthday we celebrated as well as my other guests, enjoyed the concert.
The pianist was phenomenal. Timo, hose birthday we celebrated as well as my other guests, enjoyed the concert.
Written 7 November 2021
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Isaac S
3 contributions
Jun 2023
I've been looking at this venue on the Berlin Philharmonic's Digital Concert Hall for years, and have always wanted to be here in person. It didn't disappoint. The design was far ahead of its time, with the audience on all sides of the orchestra. The acoustics are excellent, so you can hear one of the world's greatest ensembles in all its glory. The pre-concert small plates are also very good. If you're planning a trip and this is on your list, your best bet to assure yourself of a ticket is by booking online well in advance.
Written 5 July 2023
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Sarah A
4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
It’s a beautiful venue and I couldn’t ask for more! We had great seats, the philharmonic did a wonderful job, and even the snacks and drinks available for purchase during intermission were yummy. I highly recommend if you’re looking for some culture and symphonic music!
Written 13 September 2023
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stjean11
Dorset, UK1,018 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
Wonderful concert in such a beautiful building.
We go to many concerts in the UK.
The Berlin philharmonic orchestra was incredible. The building gives such good sound quality.
Our visit here was by far the best thing we did in Berlin.
Thank you all the pleasant staff and brilliant orchestra.
We go to many concerts in the UK.
The Berlin philharmonic orchestra was incredible. The building gives such good sound quality.
Our visit here was by far the best thing we did in Berlin.
Thank you all the pleasant staff and brilliant orchestra.
Written 18 December 2023
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Tom D
Burlington, Canada776 contributions
Oct 2022
Saw the Tribute to the 1938 Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall concert. Brilliant! Great setting, wonderful facility and this Saturday afternoon concert was packed with the "Grey & Bald Brigade" jazz lovers. It was a great way to start my fourth visit to Berlin since 2018.
Written 15 November 2022
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Alessandro Corbidge
2 contributions
Dec 2019
A must see and possibly a must attend of one of the numerous excellent musical concerts on offer. A truly remarkable experience where true culture is being celebrated and cultivated. Scharoun's philarmonie complex together with the National Library close by are impressive examples of a democratic, open to all opportunity to culture.
Written 4 January 2020
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sambotpas31
Paris, France42 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
We came from far away ( Paris ) to see the famous berliner philarmoniker.
What is my big disappointment over the fact below ...
I’ve done my booking tickets on their internet site and like all tourists I’m not having a printer on a trip. So i’m going directly on the berliner philarmoniker.
Unable to get my tickets at the counter even if I showing the tickets on my smartphone and even my identity card , the pretext to " paper must !!!!"
To withdraw from the situation, The persons asked me to print my tickets in Donuts shop without printer or seek nonexistent internet points around .
I find it shameful for an institution like the Berliner Philarmoniker , tourists do not necessarily have an attached printer on the back .
For information, for one or two Euros in Paris it is possible to print the document at the counter.
What is my big disappointment over the fact below ...
I’ve done my booking tickets on their internet site and like all tourists I’m not having a printer on a trip. So i’m going directly on the berliner philarmoniker.
Unable to get my tickets at the counter even if I showing the tickets on my smartphone and even my identity card , the pretext to " paper must !!!!"
To withdraw from the situation, The persons asked me to print my tickets in Donuts shop without printer or seek nonexistent internet points around .
I find it shameful for an institution like the Berliner Philarmoniker , tourists do not necessarily have an attached printer on the back .
For information, for one or two Euros in Paris it is possible to print the document at the counter.
Written 25 November 2013
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1. 베를린 필하모닉 예매를 하려고 웹페이지에 들어갔는데, 제가 머무는 2023년 7월4일(화), 7월5일(수) 에는 공연이 없는 것으로 나와있는데 맞을까요?
2. 예전에 (2019년) 베를린 방문자의 정보인데, 매주 화요일 오후 1시, 베를린 필하모니 무료공연관람이 있었다고 하는데 맞을까요?
Written 15 June 2023
Ola, tentei ver a programacoa da filarmonica em agosto/19 mas nao consegui.
Poderia me dizer se ha algum entre os dias 26 e 30? Grata
Taly.
E qto ao concerto gratuito as tercas feiras? Ainda acontece?
Written 22 July 2019
Olá! Todos os dias ao meio-dia (às vezes 13hs) há uma visita guiada de 1h pela Philarmonie que custa 5€ e vale muito a pena. Depois desta visita a bilheteria abre às 15hs e já tem uma fila enorme para conseguir qualquer bilhete extra para qualquer dia que coloquem lugares extras, essa é a dica para conseguir assistir algum concerto sem ser com meses de antecedência. Às terças-feiras sim ainda acontece o concerto gratuito mas é no saguão, não na sala, mas mesmo assim imperdível. Fiz estas 3 coisas nos meses de dezembro e depois em Junho, acho que em agosto não interrompem. A fila para os bilhetes extras assusta mas não desista, assisti a orquestra por 20€ sentado no banco do coro atrás do palco. Boa sorte!
Written 23 July 2019
I will be in Berlin in August 2019. Does the Philarmonic perform during this month? Will they be on vacation?
Written 8 March 2019
Check online, where you can also buy tickets.
Written 8 March 2019
質問を入力してください。
2019年５月、６月、７月にベルリン・フィルハーモニーのコンサートが、ベルリンフィルハーモニーコンサートホールでおこなわれますか？
あったら、スケジュールと曲目を教えて下さい。
Written 24 January 2019
私は、berliner-philharmoniker.deのHPから予約しました。
ドイツ語が苦手の人は( 私も全くだめですが)表示を英語に
すれば良いでしょう。
予約開始日と時間を良く確認して購入して下さい。
通路側とかも指定できました。予約開始時間に購入した際には
問題なく席を選べましたよ。
Written 24 January 2019
Ciao Noemi, io sarò a berlino dal 7 all'11 agosto prossimo...non sai quanto desidererei ascoltare la Berliner philarmonie ...ma da internet mi pare che in agosto non abbiano niente in programma.....tu ascoktato qualcosa los corso anno?
Written 11 July 2018
Io non sono noemi ma ti posso dire che in agosto mi pare facciano solo concerti all'aperto alla Waldbunhe
Written 13 July 2018
Thanks for your review. Please can you share how you booked for the concert? I am looking to go in December but can't find how to book a concert. Thanks in advance.
Written 1 July 2018
Hi Shirley, you simply turn up. We arrived about 60 mins before and sat with a book and a coffee. This also means you can get a spot on the steps or possibly a seat!
Written 16 September 2018
Hi
I have got ticket for sir simon rattle for 17thMay,can someone give me the reviews of this performance and how long was it,what time it gets over.
Written 8 May 2018
I was there for a different performance, but I can tell you to get there early to see the disk shop, if you are interested, because after the performance they close it...And take a look around, the building is beautiful...
Written 9 May 2018
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