Composer in Residence 2026/27: Brett Dean

As a violist with the Berliner Philharmoniker, Brett Dean led a double life — composing and improvising in Kreuzberg clubs. In 1999, after 14 years with the orchestra, he left to pursue a high-profile international career in composition. In the 2026/27 season, Brett Dean returns to his erstwhile orchestra as Composer in Residence. The season features inventive works that extend the expressive possibilities of orchestral instruments, combining intricate construction with a bold sense of colour. Both muscular and sensual, his scores are shaped by his experience with the Berliner Philharmoniker. “The sound of this orchestra is still inside me when I compose,” he says. 💡 Discover even more 2026/27 season highlights in our digital season preview: https://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de/en/concerts/season-highlights/season-2026-27/digital-preview/ 🎥 Tobias Möller, Katharina Bernstone 📷 (thumbnail) Stefan Hoederath Website of the Berliner Philharmoniker: http://www.berliner-philharmoniker.de