Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra

One of Europe's foremost and most versatile orchestras

The Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra is an established and leading force in the music world, with a broad repertoire and innovative collaborations. The orchestra has flourished under the leadership of Daniel Harding, and with Maxim Emelyanychev as its new principal guest conductor, the orchestra looks forward to a continued bright future.

Known as the Radio Symphonics in everyday speech, the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra has left a major mark on the music world. Its repertoire includes both the great classical works and exciting new music, and in collaborations with many of the world's leading composers, conductors and soloists there is a constant striving to break new ground. The orchestra has received countless prizes and awards, their tours have been celebrated both in Europe and globally, and they can also boast an extensive and critically acclaimed catalog of records.

A new Music director and Principal Guest Conductor

Starting with the 2026/2027 season, Andrés Orozco-Estrada will assume the role of Music Director of the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra. He succeeds Daniel Harding, who held the position for nearly 20 years.

During the 2025/2026 season, the orchestra will welcome Maxim Emelyanychev as Principal Guest Conductor for several concerts. The Radio Symphony Orchestra will also be joined by a host of internationally renowned conductors, including Barbara Hannigan, Antonio Pappano, Nathalie Stutzmann, Nicolas Collon, and Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. Honorary Conductor Herbert Blomstedt will also take the podium to lead Mahler’s Ninth Symphony.

Lasting relationships

Three of the orchestra’s former chief conductors, Herbert Blomstedt, Esa-Pekka Salonen, as well as Daniel Harding, have been honored with the title of Conductor Laureate. They continue to be guests of the orchestra, and Salonen will be Berwaldhallen’s Artist in Residence during the 2025/2026 season, a role he shares with violinist Janine Jansen.