The Basel Chamber Orchestra is recognised as one of the leading chamber orchestras in the classical music scene. Invitations to the most important worldwide concert houses and festivals shape their agenda, as well as their own subscription concerts in Basel. Various recordings on classical labels like Sony, Deutsche Harmonia Mundi and Warner classics, many awarded with prestigious prizes, are witnesses to the excellent quality of the musical ensembles joy of playing together.
Under the artistic direction of its concertmasters or under the direction of selected conductors, the Basel Chamber Orchestra presents its broad repertoire from historically informed baroque to contemporary music in about 80 performances per year. The association of principal guest conductor, Giovanni Antonini with the ensemble makes for a fruitful collaboration.