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Founded in 1992, the Vogtland Philharmonie (Vogtland Philharmonic Orchestra) Greiz/Reichenbach is a result of the successful merger of the National Vogtland Orchestra Reichenbach and the National Symphonic Orchestra Greiz. The formed orchestra of 65 musicians further creates a connection between the States of Thuringia and Saxony. With approximately 140 concerts per year, the Vogtland Philharmonie Greiz/Reichenbach performs at full capacity, serving not only the stages of its two hometowns but numerous other towns of the Vogtland region as well.
As "Musical Ambassadors of the Region", the orchestra undertakes concert tours across Germany, as well as guest performances in Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Denmark, France, the Czech Republic, Great Britain, Cyprus, the USA, and China over the course of the last ten years.
The Vogtland Philharmonie also took part in several festivals such as the International Accordion Competition" in Klingenthal, the International Intrumental Competition in Markneukirchen, Ars et Musica in Switzerland, the Festival Central Europe and the Prague Festival in the Czech Republic.
The Vogtland Philharmonie has recorded and published numerous CD's s and appears on radio as well as on television, which is proof of the high quality and standards of the young orchestra. |
