The Gothenburg Symphony (Göteborgs Symfoniker) was founded in 1905, and now numbers 109 players. The orchestra gives around 100 concerts annually in the Gothenburg Concert Hall, renowned for its fine architecture and excellent acoustics. In recognition of the orchestra’s role as an ambassador of Swedish music, as well as its high artistic level, the GSO was appointed to The National Orchestra of Sweden in 1997.
Among the orchestra’s previous Principal Conductors are Sergiu Comissiona, Sixten Ehrling and Charles Dutoit. During Neeme Järvi's leadership from 1982 to 2004, the orchestra became a major international force, touring around the world and making celebrated recordings. Gustavo Dudamel continued that successful journey as Principal Conductor 2007-2012, and is now Honorary Conductor. Principal Guest Conductor designate is Kent Nagano. Santtu-Matias Rouvali is chief conductor for the 2017/18 season.
Full of natural bounce: Santtu-Matias Rouvali

Josef Kotek and Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto

The story of Finlandia

GothenburgSibelius: Symphony no. 2 (excerpt)

GothenburgEncore - Overture to William Tell

GothenburgStrauss - Der Rosenkavalier

Visit the Youtube channel of the Göteborgs Symfoniker, The Swedish National Orchestra with Principal Guest Conductor Kent Nagano and Honorary Conductor Gustavo Dudamel, to see live recorded concerts, interviews, GSO TV, and much more.
GothenburgRomeo and Juliet

GothenburgSpring Concert

GothenburgMahler’s homage to nature

Rouvali brings Kullervo to Gothenburg

A majestic Boris Godunov in Stockholm

Songs from the heart
