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This is the list of messages related to German at the University of Michigan. You generally receive these messages on Tuesday via email, and you will see them posted on Canvas (German Advising Mail at University of Michigan). If you have any questions, please see the German Department advisors Kalli and Mary Rodena-Krasan.


Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Karajan-Akademie of the Berlin Philharmoniker: Friday, March 13, 7:30 p.m., Rackham Auditorium

The Karajan-Akademie of the Berliner Philharmoniker offers some of the world’s most gifted young musicians the opportunity to perfect their skills while studying, rehearsing, and regularly performing with the orchestra. Founded in 1972 by conductor Herbert von Karajan, the Akademie serves as the training ground for the next generation of musicians in the Berliner Philharmoniker and other orchestras around the world.

This concert, part of a weeklong residency that will include campus engagement and learning activities, will feature Akademie scholars alongside two Karajan-Akademie mentors who are principal members of the Berliner Philharmoniker in an evening of mixed chamber music repertoire.

Program update (November 2025): Christophe Hórak, principal second violin of the Berliner Philharmoniker, will be taking the place of Noah Bendix-Balgley, who is unable to participate due to family circumstances.

Program:
- Ludwig van Beethoven Septet in E-Flat Major for Winds and Strings, Op. 20*
- Dmitri Shostakovich Prelude and Scherzo for String Octet, Op. 11
- Julia Wolfe Big Reeling** (new arrangement commissioned by U-M SMTD)
- Béla Bartók Divertimento for String Orchestra, Sz. 113**

* features the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Christophe Hórak (principal second violin) and Wenzel Fuchs (principal clarinet)

** features additional student musicians from the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Website: https://ums.org/performance/berliner-philharmoniker-karajan-akademie/

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