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The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (also known as Berlin Philharmonic or BPO; in German Berliner Philharmoniker), is one of the world's leading orchestras. Its current principal/Chief conductor is Sir Simon Rattle, who is known for his championing of contemporary classical music. The BPO also supports several chamber music ensembles. The funding for the organization is subsidized by the state of Berlin and a partnership with Deutsche Bank. It was founded in Berlin in 1862 by Benjamin Bilse under the name Bilsesche Kapelle (Bilse's Band), then ...read more