Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
Orchestra
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra distinguishes itself through its intensely energetic concerts, its world-renowned recordings, and its innovative audience engagement. Founded in 1918, it has an important place among Europe’s most eminent symphony orchestras.
After its first pioneering years, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra developed into one of the most prominent Dutch orchestras from 1930, under Eduard Flipse. Under Jean Fournet, Edo de Waart, and James Conlon, the orchestra continued building its international reputation in the 70s and 80s. The appointment of Valery Gergiev marked a new period of flourishing, which continued in 2008 with Yannick Nézet-Séguin. Since 2018, Lahav Shani has been the chief conductor of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra. From 2023, Tarmo Peltokoski has been their principal guest conductor.
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra’s homebase is concert hall De Doelen, but the orchestra regularly performs at a variety of venues, including Rotterdam-based venues as well as the most renowned halls in The Netherlands and abroad. For example, the orchestra has been a resident at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris since 2010.