Ticciati, Leenaars, Jurowski & Doyle – Concerts by Our Principal Conductors 2024 & 2025

4 Ensembles, 4 Principal Conductors – a wealth of fantastic concerts filled with classical music at impressive venues in Berlin and around the world. Experience an unforgettable concert evening with one of our four ensembles – the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, the Rundfunkchor Berlin, the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, or the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin – and let yourself be enchanted by classical music!

Concerts by our four principal conductors

18 Sep Wednesday, 20:00 Konzerthaus Berlin Tickets

Vladimir Jurowski & Alina Ibragimova

Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin Brahms, Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Johannes Brahms was 14 when Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy died, and the two never met. Yet their works span German Romanticism, and this will resonate at this Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin concert.

Brahms Mendelssohn Bartholdy Symphony Concert Vladimir Jurowski

2 Oct Wednesday, 19:30 Heimathafen Neukölln Tickets verfügbar

1. Anniversary Concert »Choir of the Future?«

Rundfunkchor Berlin Boulanger, Mendelssohn Bartholdy, Britten, Rheinberger, Beach, Ives

In the self-same year, the ROC is celebrating its 30th birthday and the Rundfunkchor its 100th. At the first of their four anniversary concerts, the Rundfunkchor Berlin will pose a question to itself about the "Choir of the Future".

Choir Concert Mendelssohn Bartholdy Gijs Leenaars

24 Nov Sunday, 20:00 Philharmonie Berlin Tickets

Vladimir Jurowski conducts Haydn & Brahms

Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester BerlinRundfunkchor Berlin Haydn, Brahms

The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin couldn't have selected a more appropriate choir to perform Brahms's German Requiem than the Rundfunkchor Berlin. And the suitable venue for their joint performance is the Philharmonie Berlin.

Brahms Haydn Symphony Concert Vladimir Jurowski

1 Dec Sunday, 20:00 Philharmonie Berlin Tickets

Vladimir Jurowski & Mitsuko Uchida

Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin Schönberg, Beethoven, Brahms

The core of the programme is Beethoven's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra No. 3, performed by the magnificent Mitsuko Uchida. In addition, the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester will perform Schönberg and Brahms – it all promises to be an exciting and varied evening!

Brahms Beethoven Piano Concert Symphony Concert Vladimir Jurowski

23 Dec Monday, 19:00 Philharmonie Berlin Tickets

The Christmas Oratorio

Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester BerlinVocalconsort Berlin Bach

Jubilation, joy, a festive mood – Bach's Christmas Oratorio exudes all that like virtually no other. Thus, it is well-suited to kick off the holidays in a fitting manner. The Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin is committed to doing just that.

Bach Choir Concert Christmas Concert Symphony Concert Vladimir Jurowski

30 Dec Monday, 20:00 Zeiss-Großplanetarium Berlin Tickets

Concert broadcast to the Zeiss-Grossplanetarium – New Year’s Concert

Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester BerlinRundfunkchor Berlin Rasch, Beethoven

At the concerts held in the Zeiss Grand Planetarium, you can enjoy a classical concert performed by the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, while letting your gaze wander across the planetarium's starry sky – a superb mix of the most varied impressions!

Beethoven New Year’s Eve Concert Symphony Concert Vladimir Jurowski

Our four principal conductors

Four extraordinary people leading four extraordinary ensembles: Vladimir Jurowski, Gijs Leenaars, Justin Doyle, and Robin Ticciati.

Vladimir Jurowski – Principal Conductor of the Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin

Since 2017, Vladimir Jurowski has been the principal conductor and artistic director of the Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra (RSB). In addition to his work with the RSB, he conducts concerts for some of the most prestigious orchestras in Europe and North America.

Gijs Leenaars – Principal Conductor of the Rundfunkchor Berlin

The Dutch conductor Gijs Leenaars has led the Berlin Radio Choir since the 2015/16 season. He is particularly dedicated to the performance of contemporary music, blending well-known classical choral works with less frequently performed pieces from modern choral literature.

Robin Ticciati – Principal Conductor of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin

Robin Ticciati made his debut as principal conductor of the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin (DSO) in 2017. Since then, he has also served as the orchestra's artistic director. He regularly appears as a guest conductor with various major orchestras across Europe. In the 2024/25 season, he will bid farewell to the DSO.

Justin Doyle – Principal Conductor of the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin

Since 2017, British-born Justin Doyle has served as the principal conductor and artistic director of the RIAS Kammerchor Berlin. In addition to his work as a choral conductor, Doyle also leads orchestras and conducts operas, with a particular focus on performances of works by Mozart, Britten, and Haydn.

Our four principal conductors lead their ensembles in numerous concert evenings at the Philharmonie Berlin, the Konzerthaus Berlin, and many other outstanding concert venues in Berlin and various locations across Germany, Europe, and the world.