The World’s Oldest Orchestras

ABOUT

The World’s Oldest Orchestras explores the origins and enduring impact of the living orchestras that can trace their history back the farthest. How to define “orchestra” and “first”? Why does it matter? Through interviews with conductors, music directors, musicians and historians, with visits to the rehearsal rooms, archives and historic sites of five great European cities, this documentary casts light on a fascinating and unbroken artistic legacy.

TRAILER

Originally aired on SVT2, January 2026
A co-production of Odd Beast Films and SVT
Executive producer: Ditte Feuk
Cut & camera: T.M. Rives
Distributor: Auditorium Films
Length: 58 minutes

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