philharmonic / concert hall
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philharmonic orchestra
A large, professional symphony orchestra. The term is often used as a short form of 'Philharmonisches Orchester' (philharmonic orchestra).
Die Wiener Philharmonie ist für ihr Neujahrskonzert weltberühmt.
The Vienna Philharmonic is world-famous for its New Year's Concert.
concert hall
A large concert hall designed especially for the performance of classical music and often home to a philharmonic orchestra.
Wir gehen heute Abend in die Philharmonie, um uns Beethovens 9. Sinfonie anzuhören.
We are going to the concert hall tonight to listen to Beethoven's 9th Symphony.
The word 'Philharmonie' comes from Greek and literally means 'love of harmony' or 'friend of music'. It is made up of 'philos' (friend, loving) and 'harmonia' (harmony, concord).
Die Liebe zur Musik spiegelt sich im Namen „Philharmonie“ wider.
The love of music is reflected in the name 'Philharmonie' (philharmonic).
You can tell from the context whether the orchestra or the building is meant. If musicians or an ensemble are being talked about, it is the orchestra. If it is about a place that you visit, it is the concert hall.
Die Berliner Philharmonie reist für ein Konzert nach Japan. (Orchester)
The Berlin Philharmonic is traveling to Japan for a concert. (orchestra)
When you mean the concert hall, use 'in die Philharmonie' for direction and 'in der Philharmonie' for location. This follows the rule for two-way prepositions with the accusative (wohin? = where to?) and dative (wo? = where?).
Fahren wir heute Abend in die Philharmonie?
Are we going to the philharmonic hall tonight?
philharmonic musician
Both words refer to members of a philharmonic orchestra. „Die Philharmonie“ refers to the entire professional symphony orchestra, whereas „der Philharmoniker“ refers to one musician in that ensemble. Use Philharmonie for the group and Philharmoniker for an individual.
Die Philharmonie spielt heute Abend ein Konzert im großen Saal.
The philharmonic orchestra is performing a concert in the main hall tonight.
Der Philharmoniker spielt heute Abend ein Solo im großen Saal.
The philharmonic musician is performing a solo in the main hall tonight.
