The Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra () is a Brazilian orchestra based in Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. It was founded in 1950 under the direction of the Hungarian conductor Pablo Komlós. Since January 22, 1965, the Porto Alegre Symphony Orchestra is a foundation funded by the state government of Rio Grande do Sul.
A Symphonic Chorus is integrated with the orchestra in some concerts.
The orchestra today comprises around 100 professional musicians.
Artistic Directors 1950/1978 – Pablo Komlós 1978/1980 – David Machado 1981/1987 – Eleazar de Carvalho 1987/1989 – Flavio Chamis 1990/1991 – Tulio Belardi & Arlindo Teixeira 1991/1992 – Eleazar de Carvalho 1992/1993 – David Machado 1995/1998 – Claudio Ribeiro 1999/2001 – Tiago Flores 2001/2002 – Ion Bressan 2003/2010 – Isaac Karabtchevsky 2010/2014 – Tiago Flores 2015/2024 – Evandro Matté 2025/present – Manfredo Schmiedt
References
External links Orquestra Sinfônica de Porto Alegre official website
OSPA conducted by Manfredo Schmiedt with Yamandu Costa (acoustic guitar) performing Aragao and Costa's Popular Fantasy for Seven Strings Guitar and Orchestra at the Farroupilha Park.