Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine © Julien Mignot
Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine
Heir to the Orchestre de la Société Sainte-Cécile founded in 1850, the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine boasts some 100 musicians and is one of France’s most prestigious orchestras. A full member of the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the ONBA offers a vast symphonic season in Bordeaux, summer concerts and chamber music through its “soloist formations”. It also accompanies lyrical and choreographic performances, while multiplying its social activities and those aimed at young audiences. The ONBA fulfills its regional and national mission, playing regularly outside its walls, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region as well as in numerous concert halls and festivals (Chorégies d’Orange, Philharmonie de Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Salzburg Festival, Festival de la Chaise-Dieu, Festival de Montpellier…). His latest recordings have received critical acclaim: Pelléas et Mélisande (conducted by Pierre Dumoussaud), “Figaro? Sí! – Rossini” with baritone Florian Sempey (conducted by Marc Minkowski), tenor Pene Pati’s first CD (conducted by Emmanuel Villaume, Diapason d’or), Robert Le Diable (conducted by Marc Minkowski) and Mythologies (music by Thomas Bangalter, conducted by Romain Dumas).
The Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine is financed by the Bordeaux City Council, with the support of the Ministry of Culture and the Aquitaine Regional Council.
The Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine is a Festival Ravel partner.