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The 2020-21 season data document the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on orchestra operations. Concert and attendance figures declined significantly.

Germany's 129 publicly financed professional orchestras have 9,771 registered permanent positions for musicians. The number of positions has remained relatively stable in recent years.

Types of orchestras and magnitudes of positions: the map presents locations of the ensembles as well as mergers and disbandments since 1990.