Orkest van het Oosten

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BIOGRAPHY
The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra (Orkest van het Oosten, based in Enschede) is the symphony orchestra of and for the province of Overijssel, bringing passion, commitment and virtuosity to its audience. Performing at an international level, the orchestra is firmly rooted in society. Its balanced programming offers inspiring Elements while the use of period instruments in the performance of its Classical repertoire gives the orchestra its unique and highly individual character.

Performing concert series in towns across Overijssel, in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and other major cities, and concert tours abroad, the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra acts as a cultural representative for the Province of Overijssel. The orchestra works with the Nationale Reisopera (Dutch National Touring Opera Company) and regional choirs, and has undertaken successful tours to the Unites States, Canary Islands, Spain and the UK. Directed by chief conductor Jan Willem de Vriend and permanent guest conductor Mark Shanahan, the orchestra’s unique reputation continues to grow, in both the Netherlands and abroad. CD recordings of music by Ludwig van Beethoven and Dutch composers including Jan van Gilse and Julius Röntgen are acclaimed and in great demand, and have established the orchestra’s national and international reputation. The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra was recently awarded the Edison Audience Award 2010 for its recording of Paganini’s violin Concertos 1 and 2 with violinist Rudolf Koelman.

Concerts by The Netherlands Sym-phony Orchestra are enjoyed by a wide audience. The orchestra has played in many famous halls including Birmingham Symphony Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York, and has had the privilege of working with many renowed conductors including former chief conductor Jaap van Zweden, Edo de Waart, Hans Vonk, Gerd Albrecht, Marc Soustrot, Vasily Petrenko, Eri Klas and Ed Spanjaard. It has accompanied numerous famous soloists, such as Ronald Brautigam, Kristian Bezuidenhout, Natalia Gutman, Charlotte Margiono, Antje Weithaas, Marie-Luise Neunecker, Sharon Bezaly, Robert Holl, Fazil Say, Rudolf Koelman and Thomas Zehetmair.

The orchestra’s commitment to expanding its social relevance is reflected in its involvement in a number of extraordinary projects in which education forms a key element. In addition to its extensive symphonic programming, The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra has also inspired the creation of a number of ensembles, such as chamber orchestra Sinfonietta Aurora, the Baroque Academy of the Netherlands Symphony Orchestra and various Chamber Music ensembles. Many of the orchestra’s musicians play a key role in the region’s music activities and society, either as teachers at schools and academies of music, or as musicians in ensembles and other projects.

The Netherlands Symphony Orchestra is financially supported by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Province of Overijssel and the Municipality of Enschede as well as annual contributions from sponsors
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