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In 1959, Leister joined the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Herbert Von Karajan ; this eminently productive musical association was to last for thirty years. During this time, he became internationally recognized as a major Soloist and Chamber Music ian. He was also one of the founding members of the “ Blaser Der Berliner Philharmoniker ”/Berlin Soloists, which made a number of masterful recordings – including Brahms ’s "Clarinet Quintet in B Minor, Opus 115”. Additionally, he co-founded the Ensemble Wien-Berlin .

The creation of the Herbert von Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra has permitted Karl Leister to teach music to a whole new generation of musicians. Herr Leister currently holds the position of Professor at the Academy of Music Hanns Eisler , Berlin .
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