Basic pages
Executive Director
Aline Sam-Giao is the new Executive Director of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège since 1 September 2023
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.
La Salle Philharmonique de Liège
A significant example of 19th century architecture, the Salle Philharmonique de Liège was inaugurated in 1887.
Discography
From the 1970s onwards, the OPRL developed a very rich discography, eclectic in style and period, with a strong emphasis on Belgian composers
Biography
Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège
Executive Director: Aline Sam-Giao
Music Director: Gergely Madaras
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
Lionel Bringuier appointed Music Director of the Liège Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (OPRL) from 1 September 2025
The brilliant French conductor has been appointed for a period of four years, succeeding Gergely Madaras, who will complete his second term at the end of the 24-25 season.
Aline Sam-Giao appointed General Manager of the OPRL from 1 September 2023.
The board of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège decided, on Thursday 4 May 2023, to appoint Aline Sam-Giao as General Manager of the OPRL
Offre emplois
Audition for Associate Principal Second Violin
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for 1 Associate Principal Second Violin.
Practical information
When: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM (attendance required from 9:15 AM 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, December 5, 2025 at the latest.
Remuneration
- Monthly Salary: starting from 4,144.38 € gross.
- Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual fee, double holiday pay.
- Benefits: supplementary pension plan (80%
Audition for Tutti Second Violin
Description
The OPRL is holding an audition for 1 Tutti Second Violon.
Practical information
When: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM (attendance required from 9:15 AM 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 Saturday, December 6, 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
Concerts
La voix humaine
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
The Belgian soprano Anne-Catherine Gillet faces the organ in Poulenc’s tragic opera La Voix humaine, set to a text by Cocteau.
Poland: Vołosi
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Straight from the Beskids in Poland, the string quintet Vołosi shares its frenzied and spellbinding energy with the audience.