Basic pages

Hall hire and private events

La Salle Philharmonique de Liège is the ideal setting for your corporate events. It can host private concerts, conferences, meetings, corporate evenings, cocktail parties, product launches and other tailor-made events.

Organ

Inaugurated in 1890 by the great French organist Charles-Marie Widor, the Schyven organ in the Salle Philharmonique was restored in 2005 and has now has 3676 pipes.

Discography

From the 1970s onwards, the OPRL developed a very rich discography, eclectic in style and period, with a strong emphasis on Belgian composers

Vacancies at the OPRL

Want to join our Orchestra ? The Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra is regularly looking for new musicians.

History of OPRL

Explore the major stages in the history of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Liège, founded in 1960, through the work of its directors.

OPRL live!

Discover our Youtube video channel, which includes : live recordings, documentaries, interviews, playlists …

Articles

Offre emplois

Audition for Principal Bassoon (THE REGISTRATION IS OVER)
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Description

The OPRL is holding an audition for Principal Bassoon.

The audition is open to bassoon using the German system. 

Practical information

When : Friday 12 September 2025 at 10:00 (attendance required from 9:15 for the draw)

Where : Salle Philharmonique de Liège (entrance 14, rue Forgeur - 4000 LIÈGE)

How : Complete your application form online or send it by e-mail to concours@oprl.be before midnight on Wednesday 3 September 2025.

Remuneration

  • Monthly Salary : starting from 4,476.18 € gross.
  • Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual fee, double holiday pay.
  • Benefits: supplementary

Audition for 3 tutti first violins (THE REGISTRATION IS OVER)
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Description

The OPRL is holding an audition for three tutti first violin positions.

Practical information

When: Monday 15 September 2025 at 10:00 (attendance required from 9.15 for the draw)

Where : Salle Philharmonique de Liège (entrance 14, rue Forgeur - 4000 LIÈGE)

How : Complete your application form online or send it by e-mail to concours@oprl.be before midnight on Friday 5 September 2025.

Remuneration

  • Monthly Salary : starting from 3,807.18 €  gross.
  • Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual fee, double holiday pay.
  • Benefits: supplementary pension plan (80% covered by the employer)

Audition for 2 tutti violas
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Description

The OPRL is holding an audition for two tutti viola positions.

Practical information

When: Monday 22 September 2025 at 10:00 (attendance required from 9.15 for the draw)

Where : Salle Philharmonique de Liège (entrance 14, rue Forgeur - 4000 LIÈGE)

How : Complete your application form online or send it by e-mail to concours@oprl.be  before midnight on Friday 12 Sepmteber 2025 at the latest.

Remuneration

  • Monthly Salary : starting from 3,807.18 € gross.
  • Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual fee, double holiday pay.
  • Benefits: supplementary pension plan (80% covered by the

Concerts

Opening Concert: La valse
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Lionel Bringuier opens his tenure with the OPRL with a captivating programme of French music. To make the occasion truly special, he is joined by French cello star Gautier Capuçon.

La valse

Liège, Salle Philharmonique

A short concert built around two masterpieces of the classical repertoire, followed on stage by a warm dialogue with Lionel Bringuier and Gautier Capuçon.

Lukas Sternath
Liège, Salle Philharmonique

Lukas Sternath, a rising star of the piano, performs Schubert, Liszt and Prokofiev in a recital of rare intensity and depth."