On 30 September 2016 the Munich Philharmonic and Music Director Valery Gergiev release the first two albums on its own label: Mahler’s Symphony No. 2 and Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 – heartland repertoire for the Orchestra and its conductor.

The releases come one year after the launch of the Munich Philharmonic’s groundbreaking digital media production and distribution programme. This media strategy has already produced films of numerous live performances in partnership with international broadcasters and online channels, significantly expanding global audiences for its concerts. The Orchestra will release up to six new recordings per year, with a special focus on the rich German repertoire and composers with which it has been so closely associated since its foundation almost 125 years ago. Global distribution of the MPHIL recordings will be managed by Warner Classics Label Services, across physical, download and streaming platforms.

The label will also release recordings made with other leading conductors, as well as delving into the Orchestra’s rich archives, releasing many celebrated performances for the first time on download and streaming services.

. Valery Gergiev’s arrival as Music Director of the Munich Philharmonic in 2015 ushered in several innovations across the Orchestra’s range of activities. As well as marking the start of its digital media programme, the Munich Philharmonic has revealed a major rebranding initiative, which received a Cannes Lions Award for creative branding design. Maestro Gergiev’s opening season has already garnered acclaim for new directions in programming and audience outreach. The 2015-16 season included the first annual MPHIL- 360° festival – three days of continuous performances across a wide range of genres, including no less than 5 performances in one day conducted by Gergiev and streamed for free online. 

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