Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year Award is the only Gramophone Classical Music Award decided by public vote (vote here). The six orchestras nominated this year are:

Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Czech Philharmonic, Les Talens Lyriques, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and Sinfonia of London

This week, we focus on ...

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France

As a broadcast ensemble, this excellent orchestra is no stranger to the studio, offering audiences in France and beyond the chance to share in their musical explorations. Two releases this past year particularly capture their affinity with works both old and new, whether it be accompanying Asmik Grigorian, one of today's most compelling sopranos, in the exquisite orchestral score of Strauss's beloved Four Last Songs (3/24), or immersing themselves and us in the rich contemporary colours of Kaija Saariaho (3/24).

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