History
The KORK was founded in 1946 as a twenty-four member orchestra, from ensembles previously led by Øivind Bergh and Gunnar Knudsen. Øivind Bergh served as the KORK's first principal conductor from 1946 to 1976. The KORK initially secured its reputation in performances of entertainment music and light classics. Sverre Bruland, the KORK's second principal conductor from 1976 to 1988, established the orchestra’s commitment to presenting contemporary Norwegian music.
As of 2011, the KORK consists of fifty-three musicians. The current principal conductor of the KORK is Thomas Søndergård, as of the 2009-2010 season, with responsibility for a minimum of six concerts each year. Søndergård is scheduled to conclude his tenure with the KORK after the 2011-2012 season. The KORK's current principal guest conductor is Andrew Manze, since 2008. In February 2012, the KORK announced the appointment of Miguel Harth-Bedoya as its 7th principal conductor, effective with the 2013-2014 season.
The KORK's current administrator is Rolf Lennart Stensø.
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