Philharmonie Festiva

Philharmonie Festiva is a symphony orchestra comprising musicians from some of Germany’s best ensembles. Founded in 2008 by conductor Gerd Schaller, it has since then been making a splash on the international music scene. Gerd Schaller has built a top-flight ensemble and continued to develop the orchestra in recent years. Right from the outset, the conductor and his musicians were attracted by the incentive and the challenge of creating a sound all their very own that corresponds to the repertoire they have chosen to perform. Nothing is carved in stone at the Philharmonie Festiva; there is no routine to hamper things, just opportunities for new experiences. Out of this there emerges a feeling among the musicians that they are creating something new, something mutual, and that they are cultivating a common musical signature. The musicians in the orchestra have the opportunity to sound out musical boundaries and to sometimes go beyond them. Another special aspect of the Philharmonie Festiva is the idea that a large orchestra can think and act like a chamber music ensemble. Their much acclaimed Bruckner cycle that has been welcomed by audiences and critics alike. The PROFIL Edition Günter Hänssler label has supported and promoted the orchestra’s projects from day one and has been heavily committed to the ensemble’s long-term development.