![]() ![]() Over the next decades, the Metropole Orkest, funded by the Dutch Broadcasting Corporation, developed a reputation as a full symphony orchestra with an integrated big band. This is the start of the Metropole Orkest. Musicians are gathered from around Europe to create a modern orchestra with a fresh new sound. They decide that the Netherlands needs an orchestra to bring pleasure and hope to the Dutch people. The Dutch Government and Royal Family take an important decision from their exile in London. ![]() That is, after all, the real purpose of music. Despite this musical versatility, people all over the world can recognise inimitable sound, style and identity of the Metropole Orkest.Īs the world’s leading pop and jazz orchestra, the Metropole Orkest is always looking to experiment and to be part of spectacular performances. The Metropole Orkest has produced more than 150 albums and thousands of radio and television broadcasts, requiring over 600 arrangements per year in every imaginable style. Most recently for ‘Best Contemporary Instrumental Album’ in 2016 with Snarky Puppy en in 2020 for the recording of Jacob Collier’s ‘All Night Long’ (Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals). Over the years, Metropole Orkest received no less than 21 Grammy nominations and worked on 4 Grammy-winning productions. The Orkest also plays many festivals including North Sea Jazz, BBC Proms, Holland Festival and Musikfest Bremen. And has played in both the Barbican and Royal Albert Hall in London. Metropole Orkest is a regular guest on The Netherlands’ main stages such as the Amsterdam Paradiso or The Concertgebouw. ![]()
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