Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra

The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1949. Two internationally renowned figures, Václav Talich (1949–1952) and Ľudovít Rajter (1949–1976), were present at the orchestra's inception. Other principal conductors who have played a significant role in the orchestra's musical development include Tibor Frešo, Ladislav Slovák, Libor Pešek, Vladimir Verbickij, Bystrík Režucha, Aldo Ceccato, Ondréj Lenárd, Jiri Bělohlávek, Vladimir Válek, Peter Feranec, Emmanuel Villaume, and James Judd. In the 2020/2021 season, Daniel Raiskin assumed the position of principal conductor. The orchestra has made numerous recordings for radio, television, and music publishers such as OPUS, Supraphon, Panton, Hungaroton, JVC Victor, RCA, Pacific Music, Naxos, and Marco Polo. The Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra regularly performs as a guest at major European venues and festivals, as well as in Cyprus, Turkey, and the United States, and tours in Japan, South Korea, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates. In 2023, the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra toured Japan with pianist Olga Scheps and cellist Tatsuki Sasanuma. Later that year, it toured South Korea with pianist Yekwon Sunwoo. In February 2024, she performed with pianist Lovre Marušić in Zagreb and Maribor.