Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester - known internationally as the Danish Philharmonic Orchestra - is one of Denmark's five regional symphony orchestras, with roots going back to 1936 and official regional status from 1963. Based at the acclaimed Alsion concert hall in Sønderborg, its 65 musicians give around 150 performances a year across Southern Jutland and Southern Schleswig, ranging from full symphonic programmes to school concerts and opera productions. From the 2025/26 season, Danish conductor Christian Øland leads the orchestra as chief conductor.
The 30-year-old Danish conductor Christian Øland took office as new chief conductor from the 2025/26 season - the first Dane in many years in that role for a regional orchestra.
Christian Øland took on two chief conductor positions simultaneously from the 2025/26 season: Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester and Generalmusikdirektor for Theater Magdeburg.
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester and Schleswig-Holsteinisches Sinfonieorchester performed a joint concert at Alsion with over 100 musicians on stage under conductor Harish Shankar.
The orchestra's collaboration with Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (SHMF) continued with a concert performance of the musical Chess.
The Danish composer Lil Lacy was appointed as the orchestra's composer-in-residence for the period 2024-2027.
Bizet's classic opera Carmen performed by Den Jyske Opera and Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester in Sønderborg.
Sigurd Barrett and musicians from Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra present a Christmas concert for children featuring a large children's choir from local schools and choirs.
Sigurd Barret and the bear Bjørn celebrate Christmas with the Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra and local children's choirs.
Sigurd Barrett presents a festive Christmas concert featuring children's choirs and musicians from the Southern Jutland Symphony Orchestra at Nørherredhus.
A festive Christmas concert featuring Sigurd Barrett, a symphony orchestra, and over 100 schoolchildren from Tønder Municipality.
Sigurd Barret and the bear Bjørn celebrate Christmas with musicians from the Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra and children's choirs from local schools.
Tchaikovsky's classic Christmas ballet about the Nutcracker, performed as a reduced version with the South Jutland Symphony Orchestra, dancers, and narrator Ole Sørensen.
Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra's New Year's Gala features Viennese waltzes, Grieg, and Rossini, hosted by Peter Mygind and conducted by Christian Øland.
The Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 200th anniversary of Beethoven's death with a concert featuring Lopez's Fiesta, Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Eva Gevorgyan, and Beethoven's Eroica under conductor Samuel Lee.
A masterclass for young conductors with legendary conductor Jorma Panula and the Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra.
Classical concert featuring Mozart's Oboe Concerto and Beethoven's 4th Symphony, conducted by Charlotte Corderoy with soloist Simona Sindrestean.
Young classical musicians from MGK-Syd perform alongside the Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra in a concert led by conductor Henrik Vagn Christensen.
Singer-songwriter Rikke Thomsen performs her Southern Jutland-rooted pop/rock songs in symphonic arrangements with Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester.
World-class cellist Daniel Müller-Schott performs Elgar's Cello Concerto with Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester under conductor Alevtina Ioffe.
Sønderjyllands Symfoniorkester performs Klippepastoraler under conductor Thomas Dausgaard with visual design by Lene Juel at Ribe Cathedral.
Concert version of the musical Chess, created by ABBA stars Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus with Tim Rice. Sønderjylland Symphony Orchestra and Schleswig-Holstein Festival Choir perform this dramatic tale of rival chess players and forbidden love.
