As reported by Reuters, the acclaimed Vienna Philharmonic orchestra has revealed that during the rule of Hitler, many of its musicians were the members of Nazi party. These revelations are made after Austria, following more than two decades, formally acknowledged that they have a role in the rise of Third Reich and the Holocaust of Hitler.

The world-famous orchestra revealed these results when they released the unpublished details of its alleged relationship with National Socialist party of Hitler. Lead researcher Oliver Rathkolb, who is a historian as well, discloses that the New Year's Concert which was signature of the Orchestra was basically and originally a marketing stunt by the Nazi's which was created with an intention to promote the city of Vienna foreseen by Joseph Goebbels, the Nazi Propaganda Minister.

An historian from the University of Vienna Bernadette Mayrhofer was quoted as saying to the Reuters that, "The ostracism of Jewish musicians began even before 1938 during a period of Italian-oriented authoritarian rule in Austria". He further added that the players were highly affected by the spread of Nazi power that not only changed the players but also a drastic downfall was seen in the number of audience.