The Philharmonie Merck: A special kind of cultural promotion

Merck has a long tradition of cultural commitment. Classical music plays a special part in this tradition; being a universal language, it acts as a unifying ambassador that conveys the values of a society, or even of a company. Our musical ambassador is the Merck Philharmonic Orchestra. With around 80 professional musicians and a very diverse concert repertoire, the orchestra is an integral part of the cultural life in the vicinity of our corporate headquarters in Darmstadt; it also tours internationally.

The concerts are highly popular, attracting around 20,000 people every year. Special events for children and adolescents as well as cooperation with schools are intended to encourage young people to develop a taste for classical music. In addition, we finance and organize a “Musical Autumn” in Darmstadt every two years. Internationally renowned orchestras, ensembles and soloists complement the concerts of the Merck Philharmonic at this musical festival.
The orchestra’s popularity extends well beyond the region. For example, the Merck Philharmonic performs at events marking the anniversaries of our subsidiaries.