Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg | |
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Orchestra | |
Former name | Philharmonische Gesellschaft |
Founded | 9 November 1828 |
Location | Große Theaterstraße 25 20354 Hamburg, Germany |
Concert hall | Laeiszhalle |
Principal conductor | Kent Nagano (since 2015) |
Website | staatsorchester-hamburg |
The Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra) is an internationally renowned symphony orchestra based in Hamburg. As of 2015, Kent Nagano has been General Music Director (Generalmusikdirektor) and chief conductor (Chefdirigent). The Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra also serves as the orchestra of the Hamburg State Opera. The orchestra is one of three major orchestras in Hamburg, the others being the Hamburger Symphoniker and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra.