Our Top Picks
Feeling a little overwhelmed when browsing the Musical Diary or the website for the coming months? We get it. This autumn’s calendar is packed with such a variety of events that it can indeed be quite tricky to find – and choose – the one. On this page, members of the Philharmonie team share with you the concerts they personally look forward to, and why you should be excited about them too!
14.10.
Grand Auditorium
«Philippe Katerine is an oddball like they don’t make them anymore. Endearing, absurd, unpredictable – a maverick poet who transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary, always popping up where you least expect him. I can’t wait to see him on stage with our orchestra: we’re in for a real musical laugh.»
«At the organ, Thierry Escaich develops a vibrant dialogue between composition, interpretation and improvisation. Soundscapes with an unmistakable signature, driven by rhythmic momentum and architectural clarity: an experience of haunting, lingering intensity.»
09.11.
Grand Auditorium
11.11.
Grand Foyer
«In a world where everything moves so quickly these days, an a cappella choir can offer resistance, create a sense of tension, and hold our attention. It brings back the echoes of Paris in the 1200s and the rhythmic footsteps of monks from another era, amidst the solemn columns and cathedral-like acoustics of the Philharmonie.»
«I can’t wait to experience this concert because there’s something irresistible about the energy of a live big band, especially with Wynton Marsalis on trumpet. Christmas spirit, swing, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra all coming together promise an evening that simply feels good, and one that stays with you long after the final note has faded.»
12.12.
Grand Auditorium
18. & 19.12.
Grand Auditorium
«Rediscovering Home Alone surrounded by the Christmas spirit, elevated by our orchestra and the Chœur de Chambre de Luxembourg, it’s like bringing back to life a timeless classic that spans generations and letting yourself be swept away in an experience both nostalgic and vibrant.»
