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Published on: 12.05.2024

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Early on Sunday morning, the Berliner Philharmoniker set off for Prague by train. The opening concert of the “Prague Spring Festival” is scheduled there in the evening. A few travelling impressions.

In a good mood and travelling light: drummer Jan Schlichte. | Picture: Stephan Rabold

Will principal trumpet player Guillaume Jehl start the day with coffee or tea? | Picture: Stephan Rabold

Tuba player Alexander von Puttkamer boards the train. | Picture: Stephan Rabold

Head buried in the score: Christian Blex, assistant to chief conductor Kirill Petrenko and member of the Karajan Academy, prepares for the two concerts in Prague while travelling. | Picture: Stephan Rabold

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The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra standing at the applause during a concert at the “Prague Spring” in 1969. | Picture: Reinhard Friedrich/Archive Berliner Philharmoniker

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