CvA Symphony Orchestra
Orchestra
The Symphony Orchestra of the Conservatory of Amsterdam has played an important part at many editions of the Cello Biënnale. Under the baton of Tan Dun, the orchestra gave a historic performance of The Map, Tan Dun’s multimedia ‘cello concerto’. The orchestra also gave the world premiere of Richard Rijnvos’ Barbara Baccante, has given various Dutch premieres, and has performed with soloists such as Mischa Maisky, Nicolas Altstaedt, and Frans Helmerson. Additionally, the orchestra has accompanied the three finalists of the National Cello Competition numerous times. This year they will do the same: under Leonard Elschenbroich, the orchestra will perform Tchaikovsky’s Rococo Variations three times at the Final Round.