Berliner Philharmoniker: Light & Shadow

Music can elicit a wide spectrum of feelings, as an art form that blends light and shadow with tonal contrasts and instrumental timbres to provoke emotional responses. This interplay between light and dark is used by composers to tell stories, enhancing the listener's experience by creating suspense and evoking certain memories and nostalgia. The internationally-acclaimed Berliner Philharmoniker exemplifies this dynamic in its rich recording history. In celebration of the label's 10th anniversary, the musicians of the orchestra share their top recordings highlighting the connection between light and shadow in music.