Slovenská filharmónia | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Slovak Philharmonic |
Origin | Bratislava, Slovakia |
Genres | Classical |
Occupations | Symphony orchestra |
Years active | 1949-present |
Associated acts | Slovak Philharmonic Choir Slovak chamber orchestra |
Website | www.filharmonia.sk |
Members | |
Principal Conductor Peter Feranec Artistic Director Jiří Bělohlávek Music Director Ondrej Lenárd Principal Choirmaster Blanka Juhaňáková |
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Past members | |
Founders Václav Talich Ľudovít Rajter |
The Slovenská filharmónia (Slovak Philharmonic) is a symphony orchestra in Bratislava, Slovakia.
Founded in 1949, the orchestra has resided since the 1950s in the Baroque era Reduta Bratislava concert hall constructed in 1773. Besides giving seasonal concerts, it also plays regularly at music festivals throughout Europe, and has made international tours to Cyprus, Turkey, Japan, and the United States. The orchestra has produced many critically acclaimed recordings, particularly for Naxos Records.
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