Oslo Phiharmonic Orchestra (2018)

The Oslo Philharmonic OsloFilharmonien is a Norwegian symphony orchestra based in Oslo Norway The orchestra was founded in 1919 and has since 1977 had its home in the Oslo Concert Hall The orchestra consists of 69 musicians in the string section 16 in the woodwinds 15 in brass 5 in percussionists 1 harpist and 1 pianist The orchestra gives an average of sixty to seventy symphonic concerts annually the majority of which are broadcast nationally on the radio The orchestra also performs chamber concerts frequently throughout the year