Orchestre national d'Île-de-France
The Orchestre national d'Île de France is a French symphony orchestra with its administrative base in Alfortville. The orchestra gives concerts in a number of cities and venues, including the following:
- Théâtre Alexandre Dumas, Saint-Germain-en-Laye
- Théâtre Espace Coluche, Plaisir
- Théâtre Romain Rolland, Villejuif
- Philharmonie de Paris, Paris
- Opéra de Massy, Massy
- Centre culturel Jacques Prévert, Villeparisis
- Théâtre Sénart, Lieusaint
- Centre des Bords de Marne, Le Perreux-sur-Marne
- Conservatoire Jean-Baptiste Lully, Puteaux
- Centre culturel Saint-Ayoul, Provins
The orchestra receives funding from the Conseil régional d’Île-de-France and the French Ministry of Culture.
The precursor orchestra to the current ensemble was the Orchestre symphonique d'Île de France. In 1974, at the instigation of the culture minister Marcel Landowski, this orchestra was reorganised into the Orchestre national d'Île de France. Since 1996, the orchestra has been administratively situated in Alfortville.
Past music directors include Jacques Mercier (1982-2002) and Yoel Levi (2005-2012). Since 2012, the current music director is Enrique Mazzola.
Music directors
- Jean Fournet (1974-1982)
- Jacques Mercier (1982-2002)
- Yoel Levi (2005-2012)
- Enrique Mazzola (2012–present)
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