Swedish Chamber Orchestra

The orchestra also pursues an active rôle in contemporary music, and enjoys a long-standing collaboration with composer-conductor HK Gruber (artist-in-residence since 2006). Two projects in partnership with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra are also noteworthy: a shared composer-in-residency for Karin Rehnqvist and Sally Beamish during the years 1998–2004 and a British-Swedish composer competition. To increase its versatility the orchestra also works with the Baroque violinist and conductor Andrew Manze (artist-in-residence since 2003). The orchestra has been touring internationally since 1998, including performances at prestigious festivals and venues such as the BBC Proms in London, Lincoln Center (New York City), the Schleswig-Holstein Festival, the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Berlin Konzerthaus. 2005 marked the orchestra’s first visit to Asia: a five-city tour of Japan.