The ONBA - Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine

Heir to the Orchestra of the Sainte-Cécile Society founded in 1850, the Orchestre National Bordeaux Aquitaine has around a hundred musicians and is one of the most prestigious French orchestras. As a full member of the Opéra National de Bordeaux, the ONBA offers a wide symphonic season in Bordeaux, summer concerts, chamber music through "soloist formations". It also accompanies lyrical and choreographic performances while multiplying its social activities and activities aimed at young audiences. The ONBA fulfills its regional and national mission, regularly playing outside its walls, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region as well as in numerous concert halls and festivals (Chorégies d'Orange, Philharmonie de Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, Salzburg Festival, Chaise-Dieu Festival, Montpellier Festival...). Its latest recordings have been praised by critics: Pelléas et Mélisande (conducted by Pierre Dumoussaud), "Figaro? Si - Rossini" with baritone Florian Sempey (conducted by Marc Minkowski), the first CD of tenor Pene Pati (conducted by Emmanuel Villaume, Diapason d'Or), Robert Le diable by Meyerbeer conducted by Marc Minkowski.

The Bordeaux Aquitaine National Orchestra is funded by the City of Bordeaux, with the assistance of the Ministry of Culture and the Aquitaine Regional Council.