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Aalborg Symfoniorkester
Danish language Web site for the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra.
www.aalborgsymfoniorkester.dk
Danish language Web site for the Aalborg Symphony Orchestra.
www.aalborgsymfoniorkester.dk
Academy of Ancient Music
The Academy gives audiences an experience of music as it might have sounded at the time it was written. The ensemble brings together specialists in every branch of baroque and classical performance style, playing instruments of the appropriate p...
www.aam.co.uk
The Academy gives audiences an experience of music as it might have sounded at the time it was written. The ensemble brings together specialists in every branch of baroque and classical performance style, playing instruments of the appropriate p...
www.aam.co.uk
Aarhus Symfoniorkester
Contains information about the orchestra, the chief conductor, the concerts and their compact disk (CD)recordings.
www.aarhussymfoni.dk
Contains information about the orchestra, the chief conductor, the concerts and their compact disk (CD)recordings.
www.aarhussymfoni.dk
Abbotsford Symphony Orchestra
British Columbia-based orchestra that is a not-for-profit society entirely supported by members, sponsors, and ticket sales.
www.abbotsfordsymphony.org
British Columbia-based orchestra that is a not-for-profit society entirely supported by members, sponsors, and ticket sales.
www.abbotsfordsymphony.org
Albert Schweitzer Jugendorchester
The Albert Schweitzer Youth Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra and has about 75 members aged 13 to 23. The orchestra is open to young instrumentalists from the whole region. Twice a year, the orchestra stages a concert in the Hamburg Musik...
www.albert-schweitzer-jugendorchester.de
The Albert Schweitzer Youth Orchestra is a full symphony orchestra and has about 75 members aged 13 to 23. The orchestra is open to young instrumentalists from the whole region. Twice a year, the orchestra stages a concert in the Hamburg Musik...
www.albert-schweitzer-jugendorchester.de
Salzburger Mozart-Solisten
Five-member ensemble that performs internationally and also teach and perform music in Salzburg, Austria.
members.aol.com
Five-member ensemble that performs internationally and also teach and perform music in Salzburg, Austria.
members.aol.com
Fujisawa Symphony Orchestra
The Orchestra has contributed to the growth of culture in Fujisawa by giving classical music concerts twice a year since its foundation. The concert schedule is also included on the web site.
www.asahi-net.or.jp
The Orchestra has contributed to the growth of culture in Fujisawa by giving classical music concerts twice a year since its foundation. The concert schedule is also included on the web site.
www.asahi-net.or.jp
Orchestra Customs
Offers duty-free and tax-free customs clearance carnets to allow affordable and efficient international touring for orchestra instruments
ATACarnet.com
Offers duty-free and tax-free customs clearance carnets to allow affordable and efficient international touring for orchestra instruments
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BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales
UK-based mixed choir made up of 160 voluntary singers from all walks of life who have in common their love of music and enthusiasm for singing.
www.bbc.co.uk
UK-based mixed choir made up of 160 voluntary singers from all walks of life who have in common their love of music and enthusiasm for singing.
www.bbc.co.uk
BBC Symphony Orchestra
Specializes in performing new music and has a regular concert program at the Royal Festival Hall. This British orchestra provides the backbone to the annual season of the BBC Proms as well as giving special studio concerts for broadcast on BBC R...
www.bbc.co.uk
Specializes in performing new music and has a regular concert program at the Royal Festival Hall. This British orchestra provides the backbone to the annual season of the BBC Proms as well as giving special studio concerts for broadcast on BBC R...
www.bbc.co.uk
C
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO)
CBSO offers a program that balances well-loved classics with challenging and exciting contemporary pieces. And, as in previous years, the CBSO's reputation has attracted brilliant guest conductors and soloists.
www.cbso.co.uk
CBSO offers a program that balances well-loved classics with challenging and exciting contemporary pieces. And, as in previous years, the CBSO's reputation has attracted brilliant guest conductors and soloists.
www.cbso.co.uk
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
Organization that has 15 nationalities are represented among its 50 members. The players pursue parallel careers as soloists, principals of other orchestras and chamber groups, and as tutors and professors of music.
www.coeurope.org
Organization that has 15 nationalities are represented among its 50 members. The players pursue parallel careers as soloists, principals of other orchestras and chamber groups, and as tutors and professors of music.
www.coeurope.org
Orchestre Métropolitain du Grand Montréal
Provides historical, musician and contact information.
www.concertatore.com
Provides historical, musician and contact information.
www.concertatore.com
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
New Zealand symphony presents various classical music series including classical, contemporary and pops performed in the Town Hall Auditorium.
www.cso.co.nz
New Zealand symphony presents various classical music series including classical, contemporary and pops performed in the Town Hall Auditorium.
www.cso.co.nz
Canberra Symphony Orchestra (CSO)
Professional symphony orchestra attracting many of Australia's leading musicians, both to its ranks and as soloists. As well as a symphonic subscription series annually, the CSO presents outdoor and opera concerts which are a highlight of Canber...
www.cso.org.au
Professional symphony orchestra attracting many of Australia's leading musicians, both to its ranks and as soloists. As well as a symphonic subscription series annually, the CSO presents outdoor and opera concerts which are a highlight of Canber...
www.cso.org.au
E
Edmonton Symphony Orchestra (ESO)
Canadian symphony orchestra comprised of 56 full-time professional musicians. Each musician comes to the ESO with years of formal training, bringing to the stage unique experiences from around the world.
www.edmontonsymphony.com
Canadian symphony orchestra comprised of 56 full-time professional musicians. Each musician comes to the ESO with years of formal training, bringing to the stage unique experiences from around the world.
www.edmontonsymphony.com
Empire Brass
Brass quintet known for its brilliant virtuosity and the unparalleled diversity of its repertoire.
www.empirebrass.com
Brass quintet known for its brilliant virtuosity and the unparalleled diversity of its repertoire.
www.empirebrass.com
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Prague Symphony Orchestra
Originally founded to record music for Czech films, the result is an extensive catalog of radio, television, phonograph and compact disc recordings including both Czech and worldwide repertoire, mainly for the Supraphon label.
www.fok.cz
Originally founded to record music for Czech films, the result is an extensive catalog of radio, television, phonograph and compact disc recordings including both Czech and worldwide repertoire, mainly for the Supraphon label.
www.fok.cz
H
Hallé Orchestra
The Hallé has also been associated with innovation, championing new performers and composers, often giving local and national premieres to works that have now found their way into the mainstream repertoire.
www.halle.co.uk
The Hallé has also been associated with innovation, championing new performers and composers, often giving local and national premieres to works that have now found their way into the mainstream repertoire.
www.halle.co.uk
Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra Choir
Led by music director Zoltán Kocsis and chorus master Matyas Antal the orchestra presents classical works as the national orchestra of Hungary.
www.hunphilharmonic.org.hu
Led by music director Zoltán Kocsis and chorus master Matyas Antal the orchestra presents classical works as the national orchestra of Hungary.
www.hunphilharmonic.org.hu
I
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
Symphony orchestra of 110 musicians, founded by Bronislaw Huberman, and directed by Maestro Zubin Mehta.
www.ipo.co.il
Symphony orchestra of 110 musicians, founded by Bronislaw Huberman, and directed by Maestro Zubin Mehta.
www.ipo.co.il
K
Ashiya Symphony Orchestra
Japanese language web site for the Ashiya Symphony Orchestra.
web.kyoto-inet.or.jp
Japanese language web site for the Ashiya Symphony Orchestra.
web.kyoto-inet.or.jp
L
Barnet Symphony Orchestra (BSO)
BSO aims to give talented, local amateur musicians the opportunity to play and perform from the Classical repertoire. BSO plays three concerts a year.
website.lineone.net
BSO aims to give talented, local amateur musicians the opportunity to play and perform from the Classical repertoire. BSO plays three concerts a year.
website.lineone.net
London Metropolitan Orchestra
LMO was established to provide high-quality musicians for film, television, video, CD and live performance. The orchestra comprises musicians who have their own solo and chamber music careers.
www.lmo.co.uk
LMO was established to provide high-quality musicians for film, television, video, CD and live performance. The orchestra comprises musicians who have their own solo and chamber music careers.
www.lmo.co.uk
London Symphony Orchestra
The well-known LSO, under Sir Colin Davis, exports its sound around the globe with regular visits across Europe and the US, where it holds an additional residency at Avery Fisher Hall in New York and through it's numerous music recordings.
www.lso.co.uk
The well-known LSO, under Sir Colin Davis, exports its sound around the globe with regular visits across Europe and the US, where it holds an additional residency at Avery Fisher Hall in New York and through it's numerous music recordings.
www.lso.co.uk
M
Moscow Chamber Orchestra
Orchestra that has received prizes for its excellence and has recorded a complete collection of Mozart Symphonies.
www.moscowchamberorchestra.com
Orchestra that has received prizes for its excellence and has recorded a complete collection of Mozart Symphonies.
www.moscowchamberorchestra.com
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Performs over 130 concerts and has performed with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic.
www.mso.com.au
Performs over 130 concerts and has performed with orchestras such as the Berlin Philharmonic and New York Philharmonic.
www.mso.com.au
Latvian National Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1926 it is the largest orchestra in the Republic of Latvia. The orchestra develops musical traditions that originated at the beginning of 19th century with performances throughout Europe.
www.music.lv
Founded in 1926 it is the largest orchestra in the Republic of Latvia. The orchestra develops musical traditions that originated at the beginning of 19th century with performances throughout Europe.
www.music.lv
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Canadian National Arts Centre (NAC)
Home to the NAC Orchestra and performing arts venue hosting orchestra, theater, dance and music performances.
www.nac-cna.ca
Home to the NAC Orchestra and performing arts venue hosting orchestra, theater, dance and music performances.
www.nac-cna.ca
National Youth Orchestra of Canada
Nonprofit music organization devoted to the discovery and training of young Canadian symphony orchestra musicians with regular tours throughout Canada.
www.nyoc.org
Nonprofit music organization devoted to the discovery and training of young Canadian symphony orchestra musicians with regular tours throughout Canada.
www.nyoc.org
New Zealand Chamber Orchestra
The national orchestra numbers more than 90 players, drawn from an international pool of musicians. It performs over 100 concerts each year.
www.nzso.co.nz
The national orchestra numbers more than 90 players, drawn from an international pool of musicians. It performs over 100 concerts each year.
www.nzso.co.nz
O
Orchestras Canada
Nonprofit national support organization for orchestras from the major symphonies in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to smaller professional and chamber orchestras, community, university and youth orchestras and chamber ensembles in every provinc...
www.oc.ca
Nonprofit national support organization for orchestras from the major symphonies in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to smaller professional and chamber orchestras, community, university and youth orchestras and chamber ensembles in every provinc...
www.oc.ca
Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse
Orchestra presenting a yearly classical music series.
www.onct.mairie-toulouse.fr
Orchestra presenting a yearly classical music series.
www.onct.mairie-toulouse.fr
Orchestra Toronto
Volunteer-based community orchestra dedicated to broadening the experience and enjoyment of music lovers in Toronto.
www.orchestratoronto.org
Volunteer-based community orchestra dedicated to broadening the experience and enjoyment of music lovers in Toronto.
www.orchestratoronto.org
Montreal Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra that has produced many recordings with Decca/London, earning international awards.
www.osm.ca
Orchestra that has produced many recordings with Decca/London, earning international awards.
www.osm.ca
Orchestre de la Suisse Romande
Orchestra devoted to the music of the first half of the twentieth century through presentation of world premieres from the orchestra pit of the Grand Theatre of Geneva.
www.osr.ch
Orchestra devoted to the music of the first half of the twentieth century through presentation of world premieres from the orchestra pit of the Grand Theatre of Geneva.
www.osr.ch
P
Oxford Orchestra da Camera
Performs both as an orchestra and a chamber ensemble and offers audiences a mixture of rare and more familiar works from all periods.
www.pamag.com
Performs both as an orchestra and a chamber ensemble and offers audiences a mixture of rare and more familiar works from all periods.
www.pamag.com
R
Regina Symphony Orchestra
Promotes and enhances the performance and enjoyment of live orchestral music in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.
www.reginasymphonyorchestra.sk.ca
Promotes and enhances the performance and enjoyment of live orchestral music in Regina and southern Saskatchewan.
www.reginasymphonyorchestra.sk.ca
Russian National Orchestra
First Russian orchestra to play at the Vatican and to tour Israel. Since 1993 the RNO has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon and produced a discography of works by Russian and European composers.
www.rno.ru
First Russian orchestra to play at the Vatican and to tour Israel. Since 1993 the RNO has recorded for Deutsche Grammophon and produced a discography of works by Russian and European composers.
www.rno.ru
S
Saskatoon Symphony
Artistic director Earl Stafford leads this Canadian symphony whose performances include classical, solo instrumental and contemporary vocal works.
www.saskatoonsymphony.org
Artistic director Earl Stafford leads this Canadian symphony whose performances include classical, solo instrumental and contemporary vocal works.
www.saskatoonsymphony.org
Cyber Symphony Orchestra
Directory for professional orchestral musicians that includes biographies, contact information and professional affiliations listed alphabetically by the musician's last name.
www.sdlmusic.com
Directory for professional orchestral musicians that includes biographies, contact information and professional affiliations listed alphabetically by the musician's last name.
www.sdlmusic.com
Vienna Walzer Orchestra
The orchestra is composed of young artists who share a common desire to perfom the Viennese waltz works of Johann Strauss.
www.strauss-concerts.com
The orchestra is composed of young artists who share a common desire to perfom the Viennese waltz works of Johann Strauss.
www.strauss-concerts.com
T
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Performs more than 125 concerts at Roy Thomson Hall each year. The TSO has a history of touring in Canada and the US.
www.tso.on.ca
Performs more than 125 concerts at Roy Thomson Hall each year. The TSO has a history of touring in Canada and the US.
www.tso.on.ca
Toronto Symphony Orchestra Musicians
Information for the members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, providing an index of musicians, news, available music teachers and a discography of their music.
www.tsomusicians.com
Information for the members of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, providing an index of musicians, news, available music teachers and a discography of their music.
www.tsomusicians.com
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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO)
Web site contains concert schedule and ticketing information.
www.vancouversymphony.ca
Web site contains concert schedule and ticketing information.
www.vancouversymphony.ca
Vancouver Island Symphony
Web site contains information about its education concerts, ticketing and concert schedule.
www.viso.bc.ca
Web site contains information about its education concerts, ticketing and concert schedule.
www.viso.bc.ca
W
West Australian Symphony Orchestra
Symphony interested in enhancing Australia's cultural life.
www.waso.com.au
Symphony interested in enhancing Australia's cultural life.
www.waso.com.au
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO)
Orchestra offering a wide variety of programming, including masterworks from the classical and romantic periods, contemporary works, pop music and concerts for young people and families.
www.wso.mb.ca
Orchestra offering a wide variety of programming, including masterworks from the classical and romantic periods, contemporary works, pop music and concerts for young people and families.
www.wso.mb.ca
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Guide to Symphony Orchestras
Tune in to the music of professional symphony orchestras
By Lisa J. Jackson, Writer / Editor
Offering any type of financial support to symphony music aids the orchestra hall as well as the professional and amateur musicians of all ages who have a passion for music. For a nominal expense you can purchase season tickets to have on hand for a visiting client, a particularly good customer, or to reward an employee. Options include:
1. Regional symphony orchestras can have adult or youth members, and focus on enhancing cultural development within the community on a regional scale.
2. A local community may have an amateur orchestra that offers either free or low-priced public concerts within the local area.
3. A youth symphony orchestra will feature young players. These orchestras generally have a set age range for their participants and have annual calls for auditions. They can be community or regionally focused.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Understand the composition of a full orchestra
Orchestras are generally set up in a standard seating arrangement. The layout for a full symphony orchestra will differ from a smaller or different type of orchestra, but understanding the semicircle seating of a symphony orchestra layout can add to your enjoyment of the musical experience.
I recommend: The Symphony: An Interactive Guide offers a standard seating chart. By clicking on the numbered sections, you can read a description, history, and other details of the section and listen to the instruments discussed. New Music has a linked listing of orchestra sections and specific instruments to show their seating location.
Locate a professional symphony orchestra in your area
Symphony orchestras perform a variety of classical, experimental and modern compositions. Opera also is popular and typically has scheduled performances throughout the season.
I recommend: Find orchestras by state among the member groups of the League of American Orchestras at MeetTheMusic.org. Musicalchairs.info has an alphabetical listing of orchestras and opera houses by city.
Buy symphony tickets for you, your clients, or your employees
You can find at least one professional symphony orchestra in most large cities along with several smaller chamber orchestras. You will find a variety in the types of music played, but most will include classical compositions. Season tickets will offer the best discount. Purchase tickets well in advance for special performances to avoid missing out on availability.
I recommend: Online Seats offers tickets for symphony orchestras worldwide. Join an organization such as the League of American Orchestras to support American orchestras and keep abreast of orchestra events -- and ticket sales -- in your area.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Become a symphony corporate sponsor. Donations are always welcome and are often a means of survival for a symphony hall. Sponsoring a large or small orchestra can be an effective way to promote your company name while helping support the community.
- • Listen to national symphony orchestra performances over the radio and enjoy world-class music while driving or relaxing at home. Orchestra and radio station websites will list the scheduled air times and performances.
