About
The Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse is one of the most accomplished and admired French orchestras of our time. The ensemble's impeccable rapport and artistry, spearheaded first by Michel Plasson and then by Tugan Sokhiev, have earned it a level of renown that goes well beyond national borders. Aside from a rich symphonic season in the storied Halle aux Grains in Toulouse—not to mention operas and ballets at the Théâtre du Capitole—the ONCT is regularly invited to the most prestigious stages in France and all over the world while maintaining a strong local presence in the historical region of Occitania, which includes the south of France. Its major projects include DEMOS, for young people; "Tous les matins d'Orchestre," for music lovers with limited mobility; and a neuroscience research project called "Résonnances."
Canonical repertoire occupies an important place in the ensemble's yearly program, as does an exciting selection of rarely head works and contemporary compositions, often carried out in close collaboration with living artists. The ONCT is also committed to preserving French musical heritage through a partnership with the Fondation Bru-Zane.
Beginning in September 2024, Tarmo Peltokoski becomes the ONCT's Music Director Designate for his first season, then takes on the full function of Music Director from September 2025. Under his leadership, the Orchestra will continue to reach more diverse and international audiences. Together they will record the full cycle of Vaughan Williams's nine symphonies, as well as associated French repertoire, for Deutsche Grammophon.
