The Symphony Orchestra of NorrlandsOperaen, based in Umeå in the north of Sweden, has a dual function as a symphony orchestra and an opera ensemble. The original core of the orchestra was drawn from the local military band formed in 1841. When NorrlandsOperan was started in 1974 with Arnold Östman as its first conductor the string section was added. Today the orchestra consists of 47 full-time musicians, with recent recordings for labels like BIS, CCnC, Phono Suecia, Sterling and Olympia.…
The Symphony Orchestra of NorrlandsOperaen, based in Umeå in the north of Sweden, has a dual function as a symphony orchestra and an opera ensemble. The original core of the orchestra was drawn from the local military band formed in 1841. When NorrlandsOperan was started in 1974 with Arnold Östman as its first conductor the string section was added. Today the orchestra consists of 47 full-time musicians, with recent recordings for labels like BIS, CCnC, Phono Suecia, Sterling and Olympia. Roy Goodman, Kristjan Järvi and Andrea Quinn are former chief conductors, a position held from 2009 by Rumon Gamba. Des 2009