The orchestra has announced the retirement of Dietmar Schwalke, one of the 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic.
He joined the orchestra in 1994.
Now he plans to play more Baroque music and enjoy his grandchildren.
Photo: Stefan Höderath
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