Munich Chamber Orchestra

The Münchener Kammerorchester ("Munich Chamber Orchestra") has distinguished itself among Europe's small orchestras by its longstanding and ongoing commitment to contemporary music. The group is among the most acclaimed chamber orchestras on the competitive German scene. The Münchener Kammerorchester was founded in 1950 by Christoph Stepp. An early digital recording featuring flute concertos by Franz Danzi appeared in 1995. Since 2022, the orchestra's leadership has been carried out by two concertmasters and a board with other musicians and administrators. In 2022, the Münchener Kammerorchester issued a recording of Haydn's cello concertos with Christian Poltéra. The orchestra returned in 2024 with violinist Sebastian Bohren in the world premiere of the Violin Concerto No. 2 of Peteris Vasks.