The Orchestre de Paris is a French orchestra created in 1967, based in Paris, whose current Music Director is Christoph Eschenbach. Most concerts are currently held at the Théâtre Mogador. A philharmonic orchestra An orchestra is a musical ensemble used most often in classical music. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... Part of the Paris area skyline with from left to right: Montparnasse Tower, Eiffel Tower, and La Défense. ... Christoph Eschenbach (born February 20, 1940 in Breslau, Germany (today Wroclaw, Poland)) is a noted pianist and conductor. ... Théâtre Mogador founded in 1913 and designed by Bertie Crewe, is a Parisian music hall theatre located in the 9th district. ...

History

In 1967, following the disbandment of the Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire, conductor Charles Munch was called on by the Minister of Culture, André Malraux, and his Music Director Marcel Landowski to create a new orchestra in Paris. However, Munch died in 1968. No less than Herbert von Karajan was then hired as a gap-filler Musical Advisor (1969-1971). Christoph von Dohnanyi was Artistic Advisor during another interim (1998-2000). The Orchestre de la Société des Concerts du Conservatoire was a symphony orchestra established in Paris in 1828. ... Charles Münch (September 26, 1891 – November 6, 1968) was a French conductor and violinist. ... André Malraux, French author, adventurer, and statesman André Malraux (November 3, 1901 - November 23, 1976) was a French author, adventurer and statesman preeminent in the world of French politics and culture during his lifetime. ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ... Herbert von Karajan (Salzburg April 5, 1908 Anif near Salzburg – July 16, 1989) was a Greek-Austrian conductor. ... Christoph von Dohnányi (born September 18, 1929) is a German conductor. ...

In 1998, the Salle Pleyel, the orchestra's home and Paris's only large concert hall, was bought by a private investor before closing, forcing the orchestra out. It started its current residence in the Théâtre Mogador in 2002. However, the Orchestre de Paris is now scheduled to return to an altered and hopefully improved Salle Pleyel in September 2006. 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Théâtre Mogador founded in 1913 and designed by Bertie Crewe, is a Parisian music hall theatre located in the 9th district. ...

Music Directors

• Christoph Eschenbach (2000–)
• Christoph von Dohnányi (1998–2000) (Artistic advisor)
• Semyon Bychkov (1989–1998)
• Daniel Barenboim (1975–1989)
• Sir Georg Solti (1972–1975)
• Herbert von Karajan (1969–1971) (Musical advisor)
• Charles Munch (1967–1968)

Christoph Eschenbach (born February 20, 1940 in Breslau, Germany (today Wroclaw, Poland)) is a noted pianist and conductor. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Christoph von Dohnányi (born September 18, 1929) is a German conductor. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... Semyon Bychkov (born November 30, 1952 in Leningrad (now St Petersburg)) is a Russian conductor. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... Daniel Barenboim conducting. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Sir Georg Solti (October 21, 1912 - September 5, 1997) was a well-known orchestral and operatic conductor, who was still actively engaged in performing right up until his death. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Herbert von Karajan (Salzburg April 5, 1908 Anif near Salzburg – July 16, 1989) was a Greek-Austrian conductor. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Charles Münch (September 26, 1891 – November 6, 1968) was a French conductor and violinist. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...

External links

• Official Website (in French)
• Article from andante.com