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Georg Faust

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Georg Faust is a German orchestral cellist known for his long tenure with the Berlin Philharmonic. Appointed in 1984, he served as the ensemble's principal cellist for several decades until his retirement. During his time with the orchestra, Faust performed under conductors such as Herbert von Karajan and Claudio Abbado. He also appeared frequently as a soloist and chamber musician, participating in the orchestra's chamber music series.

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When did Georg Faust join the Berlin Philharmonic?

Georg Faust was engaged by the Berlin Philharmonic as first principal cellist in 1985, not 1984. He remained a member of the orchestra from 1985 to 2011. [The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic](https://www.die12cellisten.de/en/members/Georg_Faust.html)

What orchestras did Georg Faust lead before Berlin?

He became principal cellist of Hamburg's State Philharmonic Orchestra in 1980 and took the same position with the North German Radio Symphony Orchestra in 1983. Herbert von Karajan and the Berlin Philharmonic then engaged him in 1985. [The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic](https://www.die12cellisten.de/en/members/Georg_Faust.html)

Which conductors worked with Georg Faust as a soloist?

His solo appearances included performances under Bernhard Haitink, Claudio Abbado, Daniel Barenboim, and Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos. His career therefore combined orchestral leadership with concerto and chamber-music work. [The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic](https://www.die12cellisten.de/en/members/Georg_Faust.html)

Was Georg Faust part of the Berlin Philharmonic's 12 Cellists?

Yes. He served as artistic leader of The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic and was a member of that ensemble from 1985 to 2011. The group became known for arrangements and recordings that placed a full cello section at the center of the program. [The 12 Cellists of the Berlin Philharmonic](https://www.die12cellisten.de/en/members/Georg_Faust.html)