Berlin Phil’s next cellist is a comedy act from Liechtenstein

Berlin Phil’s next cellist is a comedy act from Liechtenstein

Orchestras

norman lebrecht

September 30, 2024

The cello audition on Friday was won by Moritz Huemer, from one of Europe’s smallest sovereign states.

Huemer, 25, came through the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic. His former Instagram comedy account – moritz_cello – caught the eye of some of the Berlin players, who contacted him to apply for audition. He will join the orchestra for a trial period in May.

Comments

  • Moritz Fan says:

    Great cellist first, funny guy second.

  • Hans says:

    Wonderful news, very happy for Moritz

  • osf says:

    If he was already an Academy student, wouldn’t he be highly likely to audition in any case?

  • Sammy says:

    World’s best cellist <3

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