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Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra, The National Orchestra of Sweden
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is the National Orchestra of Sweden. Each year, about 100 concerts are held in the Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen.
In addition to concerts in the Gothenburg Concert Hall and on international tours, the orchestra gives guest performances in the region and in Sweden. The symphony orchestra’s digital concert hall GSOplay broadcasts concerts live an
The Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra is the National Orchestra of Sweden. Each year, about 100 concerts are held in the Gothenburg Concert Hall at Götaplatsen.
In addition to concerts in the Gothenburg Concert Hall and on international tours, the orchestra gives guest performances in the region and in Sweden. The symphony orchestra’s digital concert hall GSOplay broadcasts concerts live and on demand in full HD.
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1905 and today consists of over 100 musicians. The orchestra’s home is the Gothenburg Concert Hall, which offers many opportunities for meetings and experiences for visitors of all ages.
Santtu-Matias Rouvali is the Chief Conductor. From season 2019-2020 Barbara Hannigan has been by his side as the orchestra’s first guest conductor.
Gustavo Dudamel is honorary conductor and Neeme Järvi principal conductor emeritus. The orchestra is a part of Region Västra Götaland.
Under the leadership of the conductor Neeme Järvi, 1982–2004, the orchestra made a number of international tours and around a hundred recordings, and established itself as one of the foremost orchestras in Europe. In 1997, Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra was appointed as the National Orchestra of Sweden.