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.
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Audition for Tutti Cello
Job description
The OPRL is organizing a recruitment audition for one Tutti Cello.
Practical information
- When: Thursday 19 February 2026 at 10:00 a.m (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 no later than Sunday, 8 February 2026 at midnight.
Remuneration
Monthly salary: from €3,807.18 gross.
Additional allowances: clothing allowance, audiovisual allowance, double holiday bonus.
Benefits: supplementary pension insurance (80% covered by the
Concerts
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT: Boléro
Turnhout, De Warande
Lionel Bringuier kicks off the New Year with a celebration of dance, featuring Stravinsky, Poulenc, and the most famous crescendo in music history — Ravel’s Boléro.
NEW YEAR’S CONCERT: Boléro
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Lionel Bringuier kicks off the New Year with a celebration of dance, featuring Stravinsky, Poulenc, and the most famous crescendo in music history — Ravel’s Boléro.
Boléro
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
On one side, Stravinsky’s The Firebird and Ravel’s Boléro; on the other, a special encounter with Lionel Bringuier, who will share insights into these two masterpieces with the audience.
Oh my gods!
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
As the Antiquity inspires divine music, Pierre Solot and the OPRL will unveil its secrets for you!
Oh my gods!
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
As the Antiquity inspires divine music, Pierre Solot and the OPRL will unveil its secrets for you!
Porgy & Bess
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
The Belgian National Orchestra and Colin Currie celebrate rhythm and percussion with works by Gershwin, Wolfe, Andriessen, and Pärt.
BACH'S LEGACY
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Benoît Mernier creates a dialogue between organ works by J.S. Bach and pieces by Romantic composers who drew inspiration from them.
Bruckner 9
Namur, Concert Hall
Unfinished yet majestic, Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony remains a towering work — one that Marko Letonja will imbue with striking intensity through his deeply expressive and powerful direction.
Bruckner 9
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Unfinished yet majestic, Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony remains a towering work — one that Marko Letonja will imbue with striking intensity through his deeply expressive and powerful direction.
Bruckner 9
Louvain-la-Neuve, Aula Magna
Unfinished yet majestic, Bruckner’s Ninth Symphony remains a towering work — one that Marko Letonja will imbue with striking intensity through his deeply expressive and powerful direction.
Javier Perianes
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Renowned Spanish pianist Javier Perianes returns to Liège with a programme largely dedicated to his homeland, as part of EUROPALIA ESPAÑA.
Elori Saxl
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
American composer Elori Saxl teams up with a classical trio, adding a fresh classical dimension to her music at the crossroads of minimalism and jazz.
THE FOUR ELEMENTS: FIRE
Bruxelles, Palais des Beaux-Arts
In this interactive concert, you will hear music inspired by the element of fire, performed by the OPRL and enhanced by the visual creations of artist Nele Fack.
The Nymphs' Concert
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
Two flutists from the OPRL and harpist Primor Sluchin delve into Impressionism, joined by singer and storyteller Noëmi Waysfeld.
OPRL+ Fantasy : Final Symphony
Liège, Salle Philharmonique
[ New date added ] A powerful and fantastical sonic experience: the OPRL dives into the heart of the symphonic music of the video game FINAL FANTASY. Legendary!