# Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble > Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble – 16 recordings on Ondine. The Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra has its roots in the student orchestra founded by… Source: https://ondine.eyelabel.com/artists/ostrobothnian-chamber-orchestra - **Role:** Ensemble ## Biography The Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra has its roots in the student orchestra founded by conductor and current Artistic Director Juha Kangas at the Central Ostrobothnian Music Institute in 1972. Out of this grew, and took root, the idea of a more permanent, professionally-led and organised orchestra. The dream of a professional orchestra of Ostrobothnia's very own finally came true in 1989. Since then, the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra has been on numerous tours to European countries, Japan and the United States. Its Principal Guest Conductor is Sakari Oramo. The Orchestra's repertoire covers every period in the history of Western music, from the Baroque to the present day. The OCO has done sterling work in championing contemporary Finnish repertoire. Its composer-in-residence for many years has been Pehr Henrik Nordgren, but numerous other Finnish composers have also written for and dedicated works to it. The OCO has had close ties with contemporary composers in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The number of premières, many of them of OCO commissions, runs to nearly a hundred. The Orchestra regularly appears with top international soloists and has released over forty discs in addition to giving regular concerts. The Orchestra was awarded the Nordic Council Music Prize in 1993. ## Discography on Ondine (16) - [Peteris Vasks 80th Anniversary Edition: (3 CD Box Set)](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1482-2t.md): Various artists (ODE 1482-2T, 2026) - [Einojuhani Rautavaara: 12 Concertos](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1156-2q.md): Vladimir Ashkenazy · Patrick Gallois · Richard Stoltzman · et al. (ODE 1156-2Q, 2009) - [Pēteris Vasks: Symphony No. 2 · Violin Concerto "Distant Light"](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1005-2.md): Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra · John Storgårds, conductor · John Storgårds, violin · Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra · Juha Kangas, conductor (ODE 1005-2, 2003) - [Northern Highlights](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-991-2.md): Various (ODE 991-2, 2001) - [Einojuhani Rautavaara: Complete Works for String Orchestra](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-983-2d.md): Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra · Juha Kangas, conductor (ODE 983-2D, 2001) - [White Nights: Music of Tranquil Beauty](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-964-2.md): Various (ODE 964-2, 2000) - [Mikko Heiniö: Hermes · In G](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-870-2.md): Juhani Lagerspetz, piano · Camilla Nylund, soprano · Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra · Juha Kangas, conductor (ODE 870-2, 1996) - [Pehr Henrik Nordgren: Symphony for Strings · Hate-Love · Transe-Choral](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-737-2.md): Marko Ylönen, cello · Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra · Juha Kangas, conductor (ODE 737-2, 1990) - [Paavo Heininen: Symphony No. 3 · ... Floral View with Maidens Singing ...](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-722-2.md): Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra · Ulf Söderblom · Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra · Juha Kangas (ODE 722-2, 1989) - [Talven taikaa: Music for Winter Moments](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1160-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 1160-2, 2009) - [Finland. A Celebration of Music and Nature](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1053-2q.md): Various Finnish Artists (ODE 1053-2Q, 2008) - [Aurora Borealis: The Magic of Northern Lights](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1137-2.md): Photo album + CD (ODE 1137-2, 2008) - [Classical Images from Finland](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-1004-2.md): Photo album + CD (ODE 1004-2, 2002) - [The Essential Rautavaara](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-989-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 989-2, 2001) - [Aurora Borealis: Magic of the Mysterious North](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-937-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 937-2, 1999) - [Finnish Orchestral Favourites](https://ondine.eyelabel.com/catalogue/ode-863-2.md): Various Artists (ODE 863-2, 1995) ## Links - [Official Website](http://www.orkesteri.kokkola.fi/index_uk.asp?main=3)