The Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen was a German symphony orchestra based in Reutlingen, founded in 1945 by Hans Grischkat as the Städtisches Symphonie-Orchester . Initially consisting of 30 musicians, the orchestra quickly gained popularity and underwent several name changes, becoming the Schwäbisches Symphonie-Orchester Reutlingen in 1949 and eventually the Württembergische Philharmonie Reutlingen in 1983. The ensemble transitioned into a legally independent foundation in 1998. Throughout its history, the orchestra performed at prestigious venues such as the Berliner Philharmonie, Wiener Musikverein, and Concertgebouw Amsterdam, collaborating with notable artists like Lang Lang and Thomas Hampson. Their repertoire spanned classical-romantic literature to jazz, world music, and hip-hop. Under the leadership of Ariane Matiakh since 2022, the orchestra engaged in innovative projects, including live-streamed performances to rural schools and concerts for people with dementia.
