Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie

The Staatsorchester Rheinische Philharmonie, also known as the Rheinische Philharmonie, is a professional symphony orchestra in Koblenz, Germany. Founded in Autumn of 1945, it was adopted as an orchestra of the German state with state tax support in 1973. It is the resident orchestra of the concert venue Rhein-Mosel-Halle in Koblenz. Former principal conductors of the orchestra include Walter May, Carl August Vogt, Claro Mizerit, Walter Crabeels, Pierre Stoll, James Lockhart, Christian Kluttig, and Garry Walker. The orchestra has an excellent reputation internationally.[1] Conductor Benjamin Shwartz serves as the orchestra's current musical director.[2]

References
  1. Heinz Anton Höhnen (2001). "Koblenz [Coblenz]". Grove Music Online. Oxford Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.15225.
  2. "Benjamin Shwartz ist neuer Chefdirigent des Staatsorchesters Rheinische Philharmonie". Kulturland Rheinland-Pfalz. December 12, 2021.


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