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Leonard Bernstein knew its quality, and regularly collaborated with the BRSO for several
years).

Rafael Kubelík, Colin Davis (who introduced them to more regular English fare) and Lorin
Maazel have all made their mark but, yet again, it’s been Mariss Jansons who has pushed

the orchestra into the limelight of late. Their performances and recordings, on the recently
launched BR-Klassik label, are impeccably wrought, finely detailed affairs.

Recommended recording:

Bruckner: Symphony No. 8 (1890 version) Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra/Mariss
Jansons BR Klassik 900165

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Berlin Philharmonic

Over its 140-year history, the Berlin Philharmonic has been a consistent powerhouse,

attracting the very best players and performing with a perfection of which most orchestras
can only dream. Founded in 1882, the BPO has been steered by the likes Otto Klemperer,

Wilhelm Furtwängler... and Herbert von Karajan, whose nose for commercial opportunities
and love of new tech saw the orchestra dominate the classical recording industry in the

1980s.