The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic


The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic are an all-cello ensemble featuring the cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic.

Current members

The group consists of the fourteen cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic, with twelve performing at any given time.
  • Bruno Delepelaire, principal
  • Martin Löhr, principal
  • Olaf Maninger, principal
  • Ludwig Quandt, principal
  • Richard Duven
  • Rachel Helleur
  • Christoph Igelbrink
  • Solène Kermarrec
  • Stephan Koncz
  • Martin Menking
  • David Riniker
  • Nikolaus Römisch
  • Dietmar Schwalke
  • Knut Weber

Recordings