Since the beginning of the new millennium, Myung-Whun Chung is the Music Director. The first music directors of the orchestra were composer Gilbert Amy and conductor Marek Janowski. Each group is formed according to the composition of works, several groups working simultaneously. L’Orchestre philharmonique can therefore cover a vast repertoire from the 18th century up until our time, written for either a small ensemble or a large orchestra. Heir of the first Philharmonic Orchestra founded in the 30’s by the French radio, the orchestra was re-established in 1976 at the instigation of Pierre Boulez, who criticized the rigidity of the traditional symphony orchestras. France Musique will be recording all of the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra season’s concerts at the Salle Pleyel. It will play twenty concerts for this season, most often on Fridays. Starting in September 2006, the Radio France Philharmonic Orchestra will resume its residence at the Salle Pleyel. Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France (1989-Present) Nouvel Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France (1976-1989) Orchestre Philharmonique de l'ORTF (1964-1975) Orchestre Philharmonique de la Radiodiffusion Française (1960-1964)

It specializes in contemporary music and was founded in 1937. He Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France is a French radio orchestra providing music for Radio France. Orchestre Philharmonique de la RTF (Symphony Orchestra)

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