The Berliner Philharmoniker is the orchestra many critics would name as the world's best, and its New York visits are rare enough to anchor Carnegie Hall's season opening. This night skips the soloist and puts the orchestra itself on show: Elgar's Enigma Variations, with the famous "Nimrod," and Tchaikovsky's stormy Fourth. If you have ever wanted to hear what the fuss is about, this is the program to do it.
What to expect
Expect a full symphony orchestra under Kirill Petrenko in Carnegie's five-tier Stern Auditorium. The hall's acoustics carry every section clearly even to the balcony, and the crowd is a mix of devoted concertgoers and first-timers.
Good to know
- N, Q, R and W trains to 57 St–7 Av stop across the street
- The orchestra plays different programs on nearby nights, so confirm this one is Elgar and Tchaikovsky
- Balcony seats are high but acoustically excellent
- Arrive early; latecomers wait for a pause in the music to be seated
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Common questions
What is on the program?
Elgar's Enigma Variations and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F minor, conducted by Kirill Petrenko.
Is there a soloist?
No soloist is listed for this program; other nights of the visit feature pianist Daniil Trifonov and tenor Jonas Kaufmann.
