Orchestre de chambre de Paris
The Orchestre de chambre de Paris (OCP) is a French chamber orchestra based in Paris. The orchestra performs throughout Paris with concerts at the Philharmonie de Paris, where it is a resident ensemble, and also at such venues as the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Théâtre du Châtelet, the Bataclan, and the Opéra Comique.
History
The orchestra was formed in 1978 as the Ensemble orchestral de Paris. Jean-Pierre Wallez was the first music director of the orchestra, from 1978 to 1986. The current music director is Lars Vogt, since 2020, with an initial contract of 3 years.[1] In December 2021, the orchestra announced an extension of Vogt's contract as music director through June 2025.[2]
Music directors
- Jean-Pierre Wallez (1978–1986)
- Armin Jordan (1986–1992)
- Jean-Jacques Kantorow (1994–1998)
- John Nelson (1998–2009)
- Joseph Swensen (2009–2012)
- Thomas Zehetmair (2012–2014)
- Douglas Boyd (2015–2020)
- Lars Vogt (2020–present)
References
- "Orchestre de chambre de Paris: Lars Vogt, new Music Director" (PDF) (Press release). Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
- "Lars Vogt renouvelé à la tête de l'Orchestre de chambre de Paris" (PDF) (Press release). Orchestre de Chambre de Paris. 15 December 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-24.
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