São Paulo Symphony Orchestra

Since its first concert in 1954, the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo – Osesp) has become an essential part of São Paulo and Brazilian culture, promoting cultural and social transformation. Every season, Osesp performs over a hundred concerts at its home venue, Sala São Paulo, reaching nearly 150,000 people. Thierry Fischer has served as Music Director since 2020, succeeding Marin Alsop, Yan Pascal Tortelier, John Neschling, Eleazar de Carvalho, Bruno Roccella, and João de Souza Lima. The Orchestra has undertaken four national tours and 15 international tours, performing in the United States, China, and various countries across Latin America and Europe. Osesp has released over 100 albums, earning critical acclaim from publications such as Gramophone and prestigious awards, including the Latin GRAMMY for Best Classical Music Album (2007) and the Diapason d’Or (2008, 2009, 2010). The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra runs a large educational and outreach program for over 25,000 children and teenagers every season. It has its own children, youth, and symphonic choirs, as well as a Music Academy, offering professional guidance to young orchestral musicians, singers, and conductors.