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Berlin Philharmonic

Berlin, Germany
Ranked #1 of 335 attractions in Berlin
4.5 of 5 stars 205 Reviews
Type: Symphonies, Architectural Buildings
Description: Often a tough ticket, the Berlin Philharmonic features some of the best classical music to be had in Germany.
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Brazil
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Simply the best orchestra in the world. Don't miss it! More

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london
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

I'm not a classical music buff, but even I could appreciate the music, and the acoustics are sublime. Try and book if you can, though the tickets get sold out very easily. More

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Roanoke, Virginia
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

There's no way I can write an adequate review of the Berlin Philharmonic! A great orchestra, with an interesting history, a sound of its own, on the cutting edge of technology (with its 'Digital Concert Hall') that plays in a great space at the Philharmonie. Speaking of the Philharmonie, you can take a tour of the building for 3 Euros.... More

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Milan, Italy
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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Every Tuesday, late morning, COMPLETELY FREE cobncerts are held. The atmosphere is very informal (people sit on the stairs or on the floor) and the orchestra (at least when I went) was wonderful. You can also eat and / or drink a beer during the concert, because the bar is open all the time :) It 'was a very nice... More

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Watford, England
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

couldn't manage a concert but took the 1.30pm guided tour. excellent guide who spoke good English, German and French to our disparate group. Worth doing if you can fit in the time slot - you can't do a solo visit. More

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Budapest
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

If you like classical music don't miss it! Quartuor Ebène played Mozart, Tchaikovsky and Beethoven - an impeccable performance. More

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Los Angeles
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

one of the woprlds great musical experiences. Can get reservations by e-mail. Interesting hall. More

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Milan, Italy
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
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We were at a night show of the Berlin Brass Band. The Philarmonic is very nice, we were in the small room, the acustic is perfect. The negative is that, to spend the mininum we bought a 21 Euro ticket not knowing that we would be on the back of the stage so you end up never seeing the musician's... More

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South Pasadena
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
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Not easy to get tickets, but this is one of the best orchestras in the world. More

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el cerrito
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012
1
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Modern architecture. Great sound even in the cheap seats. Got last minute tickets at box office even though on line showed sold-out. More

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