Norwegian Radio Orchestra

About Norwegian Radio Orchestra

The Norwegian Radio Orchestra is known as 'the whole country’s orchestra' and is today regarded with a unique combination of respect and affection by its music-loving audience. With its remarkably diverse repertoire, it is the orchestra most listened to throughout Norway — on radio, television, and online, and at various venues around the country. It is a flexible orchestra, performing everything from symphonic and contemporary classical music to pop, rock, folk, and jazz. 

Each year the orchestra performs together with internationally acclaimed artists at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert, aired to millions of viewers worldwide. The orchestra was founded by the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation in 1946. Petr Popelka was the orchestra’s Chief Conductor from 2020 to 2023. From 2026, Holly Hyun Choe is the orchestra's Chief Conductor.