The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (Osesp) is one of the most significant symphonic groups in Latin America. Having undertaken 13 international tours and 4 national tours, recorded over 100 albums and performed an average of 120 performances per season, it continues to change the country’s musical landscape and carve an acclaimed path outside Brazil, gaining recognition from the international press and awards such as the Latin GRAMMY for Best Classical Music Album (2007). In 2016 Osesp performed at three prestigious European summer festivals, and in 2019 became the first professional Latin American orchestra to tour China. The orchestra made its debut at Carnegie Hall, New York in 2022.

Thierry Fischer has been principal conductor and music director since 2020, succeeding Marin Alsop, Yan Pascal Tortelier, John Neschling, Eleazar de Carvalho, Bruno Roccella and João de Souza Lima. Osesp also includes the Symphonic, Youth and Children’s Choirs; Music Academy, digital label, publishing house and Discover the Orchestra. Founded in 1954, the orchestra has been managed by the Osesp Foundation since 2005.

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