Silence is the most beautiful kind of music,
the most powerful and the most gratifying.
The greatest music is born of silence.

Read Philippe Jordan's biography

Philippe Jordan appointed as Musical Director of the Vienna State Opera
from 2020

Philippe Jordan will serve as the Musical Director of the Vienna State Opera from 1 September 2020. This was announced by Bogdan Roščić, the theatre's director designate, on Monday, 31 July 2017. In addition to conducting new productions and repertoire performances, Jordan will, as a member of the opera's management, oversee its entire musical department.

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Beethoven
Cycle
with Philippe Jordan
on CD

Beginning Autumn 2017, new recordings of all nine symphonies by Vienna’s greatest adopted son will be released on five separate CDs at 6-month intervals.