The grand finale of the Berlin Philharmonic’s 20th-anniversary tour in Taiwan took place on November 13th. This landmark concert was broadcast globally via the Digital Concert Hall (DCH) and featured in a spectacular outdoor live screening at the NTCH Art and Culture Plaza. Thousands of citizens gathered under the stars to experience the "Voice of Kings" together. This event marked the orchestra’s fifth global broadcast and sixth outdoor screening in Taiwan, once again delivering a world-class musical experience to audiences locally and abroad.
Since the Berlin Philharmonic’s first visit to Taiwan in 2005, outdoor screenings at the NTCH have consistently attracted over 30,000 music lovers. The incredible focus and passion of the Taiwanese audience deeply moved the orchestra and served as a key inspiration for the launch of the Digital Concert Hall in 2008—a platform designed to bring top-tier music across borders. For this production, the orchestra maintained its highest international standards: legendary director Michael Beyer, a three-time director of the Vienna New Year’s Concert, led an elite DCH team to Taipei. Working alongside local broadcasting professionals, they created an unparalleled audio-visual masterpiece for fans worldwide.
Founded in 1882, the Berliner Philharmoniker is widely regarded as one of the world’s most elite orchestral ensembles, celebrated for its virtuosic "orchestra of soloists" and its unique democratic self-governance. The orchestra’s storied history has been shaped by a lineage of legendary Chief Conductors, from the foundational leadership of Hans von Bülow and Arthur Nikisch to the profound artistry of Wilhelm Furtwängler. The 20th century was further defined by the monumental tenure of Herbert von Karajan, followed by the innovative contributions of Claudio Abbado and Sir Simon Rattle, who expanded the orchestra's global reach and modern repertoire.
Today, under the baton of Chief Conductor Kirill Petrenko, the Berlin Philharmonic continues to set the gold standard for symphonic performance. Based in the architecturally iconic Philharmonie Berlin, the ensemble balances deep tradition with forward-thinking digital initiatives, such as the pioneering Digital Concert Hall. Known for its intense, transparent sound and unparalleled emotional depth, the Berlin Philharmonic remains a beacon of cultural excellence, dedicated to bringing the highest level of musical artistry to audiences worldwide.