Since 1992
Eclectic and Playful
Founded in 1992, the Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa is a reference in the Portuguese music scene.
Composed of 35 musicians, in a “classical” instrumental configuration, their basic formation is regularly modulated and extended, allowing it to approach nearly the entire orchestral repertoire, from the late 17th century to contemporary times.
Artistic Direction
Pedro Neves
Pedro Neves began his musical studies in Águeda, his hometown. He studied cello with Isabel Boiça, Paulo Gaio Lima and Marçal Cervera; respectively, at the Conservatório de Música de Aveiro, at the Academia Nacional Superior de Orquestra (Lisbon) and at the Escuela de Música Juan Pedro Carrero (Barcelona), with the support of the Gulbenkian Foundation.
Auditions for the Selection of Musicians
Applications open until 14 December 2025
In order to fill two vacant positions in the Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa (OML), auditions are announced for:
2 Tutti Violins
Discography
2010-2019
From 2010 to 2019, Orquestra Metropolitana de Lisboa and the Metropolitan Soloists recorded twenty four albums.
Next
Musicália
07 Aug 2025
07 Aug 2025
Schubert’s Third Symphony
In the Third Symphony, Franz Schubert reveals his most classical side, but with the irreverence of an 18-year-old youth.
07 Aug 2025
A True Gem
In 1961, the manuscript score of Joseph Haydn's first Cello Concerto was discovered.
06 Aug 2025
Duas Melodias
“Duas Melodias” are two pieces written for the string section of the orchestra dating back to 1909, which, despite their great beauty, remained forgotten until recently.
16 Jun 2025
Italian Symphony
Mendelssohn called it “The joyful symphony of the lands of Italy.”