Aalborg Symphony Orchestra
The Aalborg Symphony Orchestra (Danish: Aalborg Symfoniorkester) is a Danish symphony orchestra based in Aalborg, Denmark. The orchestra is resident at the concert hall of Musikkens Hus and has the status of a regional orchestra of Jutland. In addition to its regular subscription series of symphonic concerts, the orchestra also serves as an opera and ballet orchestra for performances with the Royal Danish Theatre and the Danish National Opera.
History
Jens Schrøder founded the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra in 1943 and served as its first chief conductor until 1979. Subsequent chief conductors have been Janos Fürst (1980-1983), Peter Erös (1983-1989), Owain Arwel Hughes (1995-1999), Moshe Atzmon (1999-2002), Matthias Aeschbacher (2005-2011) Rumon Gamba (2011-2015), and since 2023, Joshua Weilerstein. Michael Schønwandt has had a long association with the orchestra and is currently its conductor emeritus.
In October 2022, the orchestra announced the appointment of Joshua Weilerstein as its next chief conductor, effective with the 2023-2024 season, with an initial contract of 3 seasons.[1] The orchestra's current administrative director is Lasse Rich Henningsen. Tecwyn Evans is the current artistic director of the orchestra.
The orchestra is the organiser of The Lauritz Melchior International Singing Competition and a co-organizer of the Aalborg Opera Festival.
Chief conductors
- Jens Schrøder (1943–1979)
- Janos Fürst (1980–1983)
- Peter Erös (1983–1989)
- Owain Arwel Hughes (1995–1999)
- Moshe Atzmon (1999–2002)
- Matthias Aeschbacher (2005–2011)
- Rumon Gamba (2011–2015)
- Joshua Weilerstein (2023–present)
References
- ^ "Den hidtil yngste Malko-vinder bliver ny chefdirigent for Aalborg Symfoniorkester" (Press release). Aalborg Symphony Orchestra. 20 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
External links
- Official Danish-language homepage of the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra
- Aalborg Symphony Orchestra at Dacapo Records
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