Main image An aerial view of the Royal Danish Orchestra in 2018 Bottom images Musicians of the orchestras viola, cello and double bass sections
There here is a sport among Copenhagens music critics. It involves attempting to define the distinct playing style and sound culture of the Royal Danish Orchestra while speculating as to how much those things are connected to the ensembles age. With a playing history dating back to 1448, this is the oldest orchestral institution in the world.
Det Kongelige Kapel (The Royal Chapel), as it is known locally, is the house ensemble for the Royal Danish Opera but also gives symphonic concerts throughout the season at Copenhagens modern opera house. The ensemble has counted great composers among its members (Dowland and Nielsen) and has worked with a string of iconic conductors: Bernstein, Boulez, Furtw㭧ler, Karajan, Klemperer, Knappertsbusch, Kubelik, Ormandy, Schoenberg, Stravinsky, Rattle and Walter, to name just a few.
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