The RTVE Orchestra and Choir, based in Madrid, has officially launched its 2026/2027 season, marking a leadership transition with French conductor Alexandre Bloch serving as the new principal conductor of the Symphony Orchestra. According to the institution, Marc Korovitch will expand his role, continuing as director of the RTVE Choir while stepping into the position of principal guest conductor for the orchestra.
What changes are coming to the RTVE concert programming?
The new season introduces a structural shift in programming, moving beyond traditional symphonic repertoire. According to the official announcement, the institution is expanding its “Las noches del Monumental” cycle. This series is designed to incorporate jazz, flamenco, and roots music, diversifying the cultural offerings at the Teatro Monumental. Alongside this, the organization has finalized details for a revised Chamber Music Cycle, aiming to increase the frequency of smaller ensemble performances throughout the 2026/2027 period.
The Teatro Monumental, the home of the RTVE Orchestra and Choir, serves as a primary hub for recording national broadcasts, including the long-running program Los Conciertos de La 2.
How are the RTVE and Euskadiko Orkestra collaborating?
In a cross-regional partnership, the RTVE Symphony Orchestra and the Euskadiko Orkestra have announced a joint tribute to the Vitoria-born composer José María Sanmartín. According to the institutions, this project marks the 50th anniversary of the composer’s death in 1977. Both orchestras will perform the Suite Arabarra, recognized as the author’s seminal work, across their respective concert seasons in 2027.
The 2027 performance schedule
The collaboration involves a reciprocal exchange of concert dates to honor the legacy of Sanmartín. As reported by RTVE, the schedule includes:
- September 23, 2027: RTVE Symphony Orchestra performs in Pamplona.
- September 24, 2027: RTVE Symphony Orchestra performs at the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao, inaugurating the Euskadiko Orkestra season.
- September 30 – October 1, 2027: The Euskadiko Orkestra performs at the Teatro Monumental in Madrid.
Televisión Española confirmed that these Madrid performances will be recorded for future broadcast on Los Conciertos de La 2, ensuring that the collaborative project reaches a national audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the new principal conductor of the RTVE Symphony Orchestra?
- Alexandre Bloch, a French conductor, has been appointed to lead the orchestra starting with the 2026/2027 season.
- What is the significance of the 2027 collaboration with Euskadiko Orkestra?
- The collaboration commemorates the 50th anniversary of the death of pianist and composer José María Sanmartín, who was a member of the RTVE Symphony Orchestra.
- Where will the 2027 memorial concerts take place?
- Performances are scheduled for Pamplona, Bilbao (Palacio Euskalduna), and Madrid (Teatro Monumental).
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