Danish National Symphony Orchestra

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra was founded as a radio orchestra in 1925 in connection with the launch of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR), and consists today of 99 musicians. The orchestra's strong, straightforward musical personality has its roots in its close links with Danish and other Nordic music. The Danish National Symphony Orchestra is the leading Carl Nielsen orchestra in the world, and often takes Carl Nielsen's music on tours abroad. Throughout half a century the orchestra's Carl Nielsen recordings have been normative. The leading Scandinavian symphonist of our time, Per Nørgård, has had most of his symphonies premiered by the DNSO. Nørgård is moreover the only 'honorary member' of the orchestra.

The Danish National Symphony Orchestra is conducted by Thomas Dausgaard who is also Chief Conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra.