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
editThe 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 most recent music director was Lars Vogt, who took up the post in 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] Vogt held the post until his death on 5 September 2022.[3]
In January 2024, the orchestra announced the appointment of Thomas Hengelbrock as its next music director, effective with the 2024-2025 season.[4]
Music directors
edit- 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 (2020–2022)
- Thomas Hengelbrock (designate, effective autumn 2024)
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ Falk Häfner (2022-09-05). "Pianist und Dirigent Lars Vogt ist tot: Feinfühlig, zugewandt, herzlich". BR-Klassik. Retrieved 2022-10-06.
- ^ "Thomas Hengelbrock nommé directeur musical de l'Orchestre de chambre de Paris" (PDF) (Press release). Orchestre de chambre de Paris. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-01-30.
