Best orchestras in the world

Classical and romantic work of the highest quality

This has got to be the most prestigious and the most famous of the world's orchestras

is a symphony orchestra of the Netherlands, based at the Concertgebouw (concert hall) in Amsterdam. In 2008, a group of top critics ranked the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra as the top symphony orchestra in the world

was rated 4th in the world

Leipzig

Conducted by Paavo Järvi

One of America's best!

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is a Malaysian orchestra, resident at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (Petronas Philharmonic Hall) in Kuala Lumpur. The orchestra gives concerts throughout Malaysia and also in Singapore. Founded in 1997 under the direction of its first music director, Kees Bakels, the MPO gave its first concert on 17 August 1998 under the direction of Bakels. Bakels served as the MPO's music director until 2005, and currently holds the title of conductor laureate. Bakels initially had intended to step down from the post earlier, after James Judd had been named the MPO's next music director in September 2003.[1] However, in April 2004, the MPO terminated the agreement with Judd without public explanation, and Judd never took up the post of the MPO's music director.[2] Subsequently, Matthias Bamert was named the MPO's music director in November 2004[3], and served in the post from 2005 to 2008. Claus Peter Flor became the MPO's music director starting with the 2008-2009 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.[4]

the best orchestra in Korea (south) led by maestro Myung-Whun Chung

Music Director : Zubin Metha (since 1969 Musik Advisor and 1977 Music Director)

Conducted by Daniele Gatti

UK's oldest professional orchestra. Forged under Libor Pesek and now on fire under Vasily Petrenko. Check out their discography and you can prove it for yourself!

Under Edo de Waart, this orchestra has seriously improved a lot. It is now definitely one of the best in Asia.

Most dramatic improvement in last few years

one of the greatest orchestras in Turkey

resident orchestra of the finest hall in Europe and one of the finest in the world (Symphony Hall, ICC) and has the most talented and energetic young conductor. The music making that goes on in Birmingham with this orchestra is never anything less than utterly amazing and so fresh and new. They have built an international reputation, with thanks for that to Simon Rattle for the time he was conductor here. And their name is getting even bigger thanks to Andris Nelsons!

Check it out on Youtube for yourself. Brittish commentators rank it number four ahead of London Philharmonic Orchestra

One of the best in the Asia-Pacific region

of Washington, D.C.

Symphony from Toronto, Ontario. Conducted by Peter Oundjian.

Most of the Japanese audiences tend to forcuss on praising the performance of famaous and leading European orchestras and USA orchestras. However ,I am Japanese resident and can't afford to buy tickets for such orchestras visiting Japan.I have to be satisfied with the local ***. orchestras. YNSO's new comductor, S.Cambreling is worthy listeng

Best Czech Orchestra founded by Jiri Belohlavek in 1994. Worlwide prestigious tours, asked by top world singers (Vilazon, Cura, Florez, Kozena, Vargas, Netrebko...), more than 60 CDs by Deutsche Grammophon, EMI, Decca, Harmonia Mundi, Supraphon) have received many awards including RAC Canada Gold Record 2000, Cena Harmonie 2001 and Diapason d’Or in September 2007.

St Petersburg Phil Leipzig Gewandhaus Met Opera Orchestra

Outstandind music directors, passionate staff, exceptional musicians

They've sold over 5 million Christmas albums in the past decade. Now that's an accomplishment.