Norwegian orchestra

Oslo Philharmonic

Intro
Norwegian orchestra
Awards Received
Spellemann Award for record of the year
Spellemann Award for classical record of the year
Spellemann Award for classical record of the year
Spellemann Award for classical record of the year
Spellemann Award for classical record of the year
Spellemann Award for choir record of the year
Peer Gynt Literary Award
Spellemannprisen in classical music
Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen

The Oslo Philharmonic (Oslo-Filharmonien) is a Norwegian symphony orchestra based in Oslo, Norway. The orchestra was founded in 1919, and has since 1977 had its home in the Oslo Concert Hall. The orchestra consists of 69 musicians in the string section, 16 in the woodwinds, 15 in brass, 5 in percussionists, 1 harpist, and 1 pianist. The orchestra gives an average of sixty to seventy symphonic concerts annually, the majority of which are broadcast nationally on the radio. The orchestra also performs chamber concerts frequently throughout the year. The current chief conductor is Finnish conductor, Klaus Mäkelä.