Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
| Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg | |
|---|---|
| Orchestra | |
The Philharmoniker Hamburg performing in the Laeiszhalle (2007) | |
| Former name | Philharmonische Gesellschaft |
| Founded | 9 November 1828 |
| Location | Große Theaterstraße 25 20354 Hamburg, Germany |
| Concert hall | Laeiszhalle |
| Principal conductor | Omer Meir Wellber (since 2025) |
| Website | staatsorchester-hamburg |
The Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg (Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra) is an internationally renowned symphony orchestra based in Hamburg. From 2015 to 2025, Kent Nagano was General Music Director (Generalmusikdirektor) and chief conductor (Chefdirigent). The Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra also serves as the orchestra of the Hamburg State Opera. The orchestra is one of three major orchestras in Hamburg, the others being the Hamburger Symphoniker and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra.