The Munich-based (Germany) taschenphilharmonie (Pocket Philharmonic Orchestra) is dedicated to chamber symphonic performances based on Arnold Schoenberg’s “Verein fur musikalische Privatauffu¨hrungen” (Society for Private Musical Performances), established in Vienna during the 1920’s. Therefore, this ensemble performs big scale orchestral works from Mozart/Mahler/Beethoven to contemporary compositions with just 12-20 high-profile musicians. The result is a refreshing crystal clear sound combined with multifaceted colors and the vitality from outstanding musicianship to produce the resonance of a much bigger orchestra. The Pocket Philharmonic Orchestra and its conductor Peter Stangel have received several awards for their innovative concert formats and their educational work.

The Taschenphilharmonie, conducted by Peter Stangel, presents this outstanding recording of Mahler’s 7th Symphony. Gustav Mahler wrote his seventh symphony in 1904-1905, though it would not be premiered until 1908. The “smallest Symphony Orchestra in the world,” the Taschenphilharmonie is made up of first-class musicians who came together a decade ago to make music.

The Munich-based Taschenphilharmonie (Pocket Philharmonic Orchestra) is dedicated to chamber symphonic performances based on Arnold Schoenberg’s "Verein fu¨r musikalische Privatauffu¨hrungen" (Society for Private Musical Performances), established in Vienna during the 1920’s. Therefore, this ensemble performs big scale orchestral works from Mozart/Mahler/Beethoven to contemporary compositions with just 12-20 high-profile musicians. The result is a refreshing crystal clear sound combined with multifaceted colors and the vitality from outstanding musicianship to produce the resonance of a much bigger orchestra. The Pocket Philharmonic Orchestra and its conductor Peter Stangel have received several awards for their innovative concert formats and their educational work.

The Taschenphilharmonie, conducted by Peter Stangel, presents this outstanding recording of Mozart’s Symphonies No. 40 and No. 41 “Jupiter”. These two works were composed by Mozart during the summer of 1788. Symphony 41 was the last symphony that the great composer wrote. The “smallest Symphony Orchestra in the world,” the Taschenphilharmonie is made up of first-class musicians who came together a decade ago to make music.

The Taschenphilharmonie, conducted by Peter Stangel, presents this outstanding recording of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony. Ludwig van Beethoven composed this symphony between the 1811 and 1812. Dedicated to Count Moritz von Fries, the composer remarked at the work’s opening that it was one of his best compositions. The “smallest Symphony Orchestra in the world,” the Taschenphilharmonie is made up of first-class musicians who came together a decade ago to make music.

Composer Peter Stangel, who also works as conductor, author, and communication coach, presents this new release, Peter Stangel Kompositionen. This release includes five works, all of which were composed between the years 2006 and 2015. The works on this album are performed by the Taschenphilharmonie, conducted by the composer himself.

This is an extraordinary journey through the most preeminent of classical symphonies. With an ensemble of only 12-16 top-quality musicians, the Pocket Philharmonic Orchestra explores Beethoven's musical origins. All the great conductors and orchestras have shown where Beethoven led: how his ideas paved the way for later masters like Schumann, Bruckner and Mahler. What hasn't been shown yet is where Beethoven was: where his musical language came from, how he shifted standards and developed techniques in a completely new and revolutionary way. The Pocket Philharmonic has a new approach to this idea: instead of a full chamber or symphony orchestra, the ensemble performs as a chamber ensemble in a symphonic manner – symphonic chamber music, or chamber music symphonies, so to speak. "This is the most vivid performance of the Eroica you have ever heard" said the critics. “It makes the revolution in his music audible. "An outstanding listening experience."