La Chambre Philharmonique

The Chambre Philharmonique, created under the aegis of Emmanuel Krivine, is the result of a utopian ideal. A new style of orchestra, composed of musicians from the greatest European ensembles all motivated by the same desire to make music, the Chambre Philharmonique places pleasure and discovery at the heart of its musical adventure. Its structure is original as conductor and players enjoy equal status and current members choose new players, which encourages a sense of cohesion. A project-based ensemble, the Chambre Philharmonique is also a place for research and exchange. The size of the ensemble is flexible, bringing together players, instruments and historical techniques as appropriate for each programme.

Since its debut at the Folles Journées in Nantes in 2004, the Chambre Philharmonique has met with keen interest wherever it has played, be it at the Cité de la Musique in Paris, the Opéra Royal in Versailles, the Arsenal in Metz, the Maison de la Culture in Grenoble or the Corum in Montpellier. The ensemble has worked with prestigious soloists such as Andreas Staier, Emanuel Ax, Alain Planès, Christophe Coin, Sandrine Piau and Véronique Gens.