Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (a.k.a. the Berlin Philharmonic or BPO; in German Berliner Philharmoniker), is one of the world's leading orchestras. Its current principal conductor is Simon Rattle, who is known for his championing of contemporary classical music.

Recognition

The orchestra's recordings have received numerous awards and recognitions, including:

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Classical Brit Awards Ensemble/Orchestral Album of the Year

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• Berliner Philharmoniker and Sir Simon Rattle for Mahler, Symphony no. 5 (2003)

Grammy Award for Best Chamber Music Performance:

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• Daniel Barenboim, Dale Clevenger, Larry Combs, Daniele Damiano, Hansjorg Schellenberger & the Berlin Philharmonic for Beethoven/Mozart: Quintets (Chicago-Berlin) (1995)

Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance:

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• Michel Glotz (producer), Herbert von Karajan (conductor) & the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for Beethoven: Symphonies (9) (Complete) (1979)

Gramophone Awards Orchestral Record of the Year

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• Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle Mahler, Symphony No 10 in F sharp, EMI (2000)