Philharmonie Frankfurt, Juri Gilbo & Robert Neumann
The Frankfurt Philharmonic is one of the most dynamic orchestras in Germany. Founded in 2019 by graduates of the Frankfurt University of Music, the orchestra reflects the multiculturalism of its home city: musicians from Europe, Asia, South America and the Middle East form an ensemble that has quickly established itself as an important cultural ambassador. The orchestra's unmistakable sound is the result of a special symbiosis: the warm, "creamy" string sound of the Eastern European school meets the traditional Western European wind culture. The repertoire is limitless and ranges from baroque and great symphonies to daring crossover projects with jazz and rock musicians.
The charismatic conductor Yuri Gilbo is at the helm. Born in St. Petersburg, the musician studied with Tabea Zimmermann in Frankfurt, among others, and has been considered one of the most exciting talents of his generation since his sensational debut at the Philharmonie Berlin in 2007. He has played a key role in shaping the orchestra for 15 years and regularly leads it on international tours, which will take the ensemble to South Korea, Dubai and South America in the coming seasons.
The orchestra is accompanied by pianist Robert Neumann, an exceptional talent of the younger generation. He made his orchestral debut with the SWR RSO at the age of eight. As a scholarship holder of the Mozart Gesellschaft Dortmund and "SWR Kultur New Talent", he has since performed at renowned institutions such as the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig and the Lucerne Festival. Since 2024, he has also been demonstrating his visionary understanding of classical music as the founder and director of the Cannstatter Klavierfrühling.
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