Bucharest Symphony Orchestra Explained

Bucharest Symphony Orchestra
Principal Conductor:	John Axelrod (September 2022–present)

The Bucharest Symphony Orchestra is a Romanian orchestra based in Bucharest, founded in 2006 by the Philson Young Association. In 2022, John Axelrod^[1] was appointed Principal Conductor of the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra. Previously, Jin Wang (2017–2019) and Benoît Fromanger occupied the leading musical position (2011–2017). Between 2006–2012, Bucharest Symphony Orchestra performed in concert halls such as the Romanian Athenaeum, National Theatre Bucharest, Romanian National Opera and Sala Palatului.

History

• December 14, 2010 – Bucharest Symphony Orchestra performed in the All Stars Christmas Show^[2]
• Bucharest Symphony Orchestra Reviews and Photos from All Stars Christmas^[3]
• Bucharest Symphony Orchestra featuring Smiley, Elena Gheorghe, Cristina Rus in All Stars Christmas Show^[4]
• December 30, 2010 – Angela Gheorghiu was celebrated by the Bucharest Symphony Orchestra in her 2010 Anniversary Gala^[5]
• March 29, 2011 – Phoenix & Bucharest Symphony Orchestra performed at the Opera^[6]
• August 18/19, 2012 – Bucharest Symphony Orchestra performed at Calenzana^[7]

Discography

The orchestra's portfolio includes four audio recordings.

• "Mel Bonis" – complete orchestral works, published by Chant de Linos
• "Very Classic" – double CD signed Marcel Pavel – opera arias, chansonnettes and crossover
• "Beethoven – The Titan"
• "Red Mansion Dream" – 2018, composer Erqing Wang

External links

• Bucharest Symphony Orchestra — Official Website
• Bucharest Symphony Orchestra YouTube
• The Tour of Bucharest Symphony Orchestra in four countries of South America — Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Peru

Notes and References

1. https://johnaxelrod.com/ John Axelrod - conductor
2. News: Valy. All Stars Christmas Show. Urban.ro. 12 October 2010.
3. News: Edi. Review and photos - All Stars Christmas at Teatrul National Bucuresti. Urban.ro. 15 December 2010.
4. News: Dutoiu. Sorin. Smiley sing along with Bucharest Symphony Orchestra. Agentia de presa mondena. 12 December 2010.
5. News: Bucuresti. Teatrul National. Angela Gheorghiu sărbătorită la Teatrul Naţional. Teatrul National Bucuresti. December 30, 2010.
6. News: Grigorescu. Cristina. Phoenix & Bucharest Symphony Orchestra at the Opera. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314162730/http://www.jurnalulzilei.ro/phoenix-sustine-un-concert-la-opera-cu-orchestra-simfonica-bucuresti/. dead. March 14, 2017. Jurnalul National. March 8, 2011.
7. News: Schmitter. Marion. Bucharest Symphony Orchestra in Calenzana. https://archive.today/20130129120544/http://www.musical-calenzana.com/programmation-edition-2012/18082012/157-18082012-21h30.html. dead. January 29, 2013. Rencontres de Calenzana Website. August 18, 2012.