Drawing on profound musical insight, Philipp von Steinaecker is a thoughtful and versatile conductor whose reputation continues to grow across an exceptionally broad repertoire, spanning from Baroque & Early Classical to German Romanticism and the Second Viennese School. His passion for historically informed performance practice led him to found the Mahler Academy’s Originalklang project—an internationally acclaimed initiative that brings together leading musicians from Europe’s foremost orchestras alongside outstanding young talents to rediscover the original sound world of Mahler’s Viennese orchestra.

In 2024, the Mahler Academy undertook a major European tour, offering audiences in Vienna, Amsterdam, Paris, and Cologne a unique listening experience that vividly captured the authentic essence of Mahler’s music. A further major European tour with the orchestra is planned for summer 2026.