To celebrate our 100th episode, we welcome a special guest: Stephan Gehmacher, director general of the Philharmonie!

This episode’s playlist is curated by Stephan, prompted by questions from Elinor. What music did he listened to as a teenager? What role does music play in his family life? Listen to the full interview here, interspersed by pieces of all musical genres that have marked his life and career.

György Kurtág: Stele, Op. 33: II. Lamentoso - Disperato, con moto
Anton Bruckner: Symphony N° 4, IV. Finale (by Herbert Blomstedt and the Wiener Philharmoniker)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Magic Flute, Act II «Pa-pa-pa»
Falco: Rock me Amadeus
Leoš Janáček: Sinfonietta, I. Fanfare (by Sir Simon Rattle and the Berliner Philharmoniker)
Alan Berg: Violin Concerto, I. Andante – Allegro
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Denn er hat seinen Engeln befohlen
Wynton Marsalis: Symphony N° 4 «The Jungle», III. Lost in Sight
John Williams: Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter)
Dua Lipa: Levitating
Georges Bizet: Carmen, Acte I, Chœur des gamins «Avec la garde montante»
György Ligeti: Concert Românesc (conducted by Mariss Jansons)
Johanes Brahms: Piano Quartet N° 1, IV. Rondo alla Zingarese (by Martha Argerich, Gidon Kremer, Yuri Bashmet & Mischa Maisky)