Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
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About
Heir to the Orchestre de la Société Sainte-Cécile founded in 1850, the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine has around 100 musicians and is one of the most prestigious French orchestras. Since September 2024, Joseph Swensen has been its Music Director, following in the footsteps of Paul Daniel, Kwamé Ryan, Christian Lauba, Hans Graf, John Neschling, Alain Lombard, and others. A full member of the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the ONBA contributes to opera and ballet productions and also offers an extensive symphonic season at the Auditorium de Bordeaux, complemented by chamber music projects in various venues. It also runs a series of educational and social activities aimed at young audiences and families, including “Écho-Bois”, which promotes the professional integration of young musicians in the region.