Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie Musicians

With a history spanning more than 350 years, the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie is the philharmonic figurehead of the city of Koblenz and the entire region. Founded in 1654 as the prince-bishop's court orchestra, the orchestra has been sponsored by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate since 1973. Together, the musicians of the Rheinische Philharmonie prove again and again that a classical symphony orchestra can stand for exciting program concepts and thrilling concerts. This makes the orchestra an important part of cultural and social life in the entire region.

Climate protection and sustainability have long been topics of concern for the members of the Rheinische Philharmonie State Orchestra. Around half of the orchestra’s musicians regularly come to work by bike, on foot or public transportation. Employees in orchestra management have switched to making copies on recycled paper, duty rosters are only sent digitally and recently the lighting in rehearsal and concert spaces have been switched to LEDs where possible.

The orchestra recently showed their social commitment at a benefit concert planned and carried out by the musicians in support of the victims of the 2021 flooding in the Eifel region.

The decision to join the "Orchester des Wandels" was made with a large majority. Artistic Director Günter Müller-Rogalla is also receptive to the agenda and the orchestra musicians are happy to bring into their everyday work the topics of sustainability and climate protection.

Past climate concerts of the Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie

25. February 2024

Nachklanglichkeit - from Beethoven to Joni Mitchell

Koblenz, 11:00 a.m. Under the title NACHLANGLICHKEIT, members of the Rhenische Philharmonie and guests play a varied program with contributions from Beethoven to Joni Mitchell. Admission is free. Donations requested. Before the concert there will be an informational event about the Orchester des Wandels in the studio at 10:15 a.m.

25. March 2023

Earth Hour Concert

Koblenz, 7:00 p.m. Before the lights go out on public buildings in many cities at 8.30 p.m. on the occasion of Earth Hour 2023, the members of the Rheinische Philharmonie perform a concert on the subject of climate justice. A variety of chamber music works ranging from composers such as Bach and Haydn to Alfred Schnittke und Manuel Ponce will lighten the evening until it's "lights out".

03. July 2022

Reverberations

11:00 a.m., Koblenz. Chamber music with members of the Rheinische Philharmonie State Orchestra. Admission is free. Donations for the Madagascar project are requested.

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