Flanders Symphony Orchestra Flanders Symphony Orchestra (FSO) is one of Belgium’s leading orchestras. Composed of highly committed and passionate musicians, and led by renowned conductors, Flanders Symphony Orchestra both commissions and performs new compositions as well as electrifying renditions of the main symphonic repertoire from the classical period onwards.
The orchestra was founded in 1960. Chief conductors have included David Angus, Etienne Siebens, Seikyo Kim and Jan Latham-Koenig. Since 2019, Kristiina Poska has been the chief conductor of the orchestra. Thanks to its concert series in all major venues of Flanders and Brussels, the orchestra succeeds in reaching a large and loyal audience. In addition, the orchestra is a welcome guest at international venues and festivals. FSO is in residence at Muziekcentrum De Bijloke, Ghent (member of the UNESCO Creative Cities of Music Network), and receives support from the Flemish Government and the City of Ghent. The orchestra fulfills an exemplary role in projects focussing on the development of young and talented musicians, composers and conductors as well as creating outreach and educational projects.
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