Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich
Biography
The Tonkunstler Orchestra of Lower Austria is one of Austria’s biggest and most important musical ambassadors. The core of its artistic work is the traditional orchestral repertoire from the Classical and Romantic periods to the music of the 20th century. The inclusion of genres such as jazz and world music as part of the "Plugged-In" series, which has entered its eleventh year, keeps the orchestra in touch with the pulse of modern life. With performances of contemporary compositions, the Tonkunstler take on the current music scene. The Tonkunstler are the only Austrian symphony orchestra to have three residencies – at the Musikverein Vienna, the Festspielhaus St. Pölten and in Grafenegg. Yutaka Sado, one of the most important Japanese conductors of our time, has been the orchestra’s Music Director since the 2015-16 season. He will be succeeded by Fabien Gabel in summer 2025, who was the Chief Conductor of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec in Canada until 2021. The orchestra’s versatile artistic profile is reflected in a wide range of CD recordings.