Münchner Philharmoniker

German symphonic orchestra from Munich. Founded in 1893 by Franz Kaim and known as the Kaim Orchester. Anton Bruckner pupil Ferdinand Löwe established an enduring tradition of Bruckner performance which continues to this day. Around 1910 was known as the Orchester des Münchner Konzertvereins and in 1928 acquired its current name. in 1979 Sergiu Celibidache took over raising the orchestra to the highest world-class standards. Following the wartime destruction of its old home, the so-called »Tonhalle« on the Türkenstrasse, the orchestras spent over forty years in Gasteig, München.
For chamber orchestra use Kammerorchester Der Münchner Philharmoniker.
For choir/chorus use Münchner Philharmoniker own label.

Principal Conductors
Hans Winderstein (1893-1895)
Hermann Zumpe (1895-1897)
Ferdinand Löwe (1908-1914)
Orchestra inactive from 1915 to 1918 due World War I.
Valery Gergiev (September 2015-1 March 2022)