The Bamberger Symphoniker (Bavarian State Philharmonic) is a German symphony orchestra based in Bamberg, founded in 1946 by musicians - many of them former members of the German Philharmonic Orchestra Prague - who had been displaced after World War II. Since 2004 it holds the title of Bavarian State Philharmonic, and since 2016 it has been led by Czech conductor Jakub Hrůša. With over 7,500 concerts across 64 countries, it is one of the most widely travelled orchestras in the world, known for its characteristically dark, warm sound whose lineage traces back through Prague to Mahler and Mozart.
Bamberger Symphoniker and Jakub Hrůša released a complete recording of all six Martinů symphonies on Deutsche Grammophon - the first such complete set on the label.
Jakub Hrůša was named 2026 ICMA Artist of the Year and Musical America Conductor of the Year, both awards tied to his work with the Bamberger Symphoniker.
A Deutsche Grammophon album of Mozart piano concertos with Jan Lisiecki, Manfred Honeck and the Bamberger Symphoniker was released on 17 April 2026.
The orchestra celebrated its 80th anniversary in March 2026 with a special gala featuring winners of the International Classical Music Awards.
A CPO recording of French orchestral works by Franck and Widor, conducted by Fabien Gabel with the Bamberger Symphoniker, was released on 11 September 2025.
Classical music concert with conductor Václav Hrůša, pianist Yefim Gerstein, and the Bamberger Symphoniker orchestra.
The Bamberger Symphoniker orchestra performs a symphonic concert at the renowned Elbphilharmonie.
The Bamberger Symphoniker orchestra performs a symphonic concert in Düsseldorf.
The Bamberger Symphoniker orchestra performs a concert programme in Cologne.
