Stéphane Denève is the Chief Conductor of the Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra (SWR). He made his debut with the orchestra as a last-minute substitute for the indisposed Michael Plasson in October 2009 and immediately became the orchestra’s choice to succeed Sir Roger Norrington as the Radio Symphony Orchestra’s (RSO) seventh chief conductor.

 

 

After Denève’s ‘stunning’ stand-in debut in Stuttgart, the RSO management and artistic committee flew to Scotland to hear him conduct the RSNO at the Usher Hall. Discussions soon followed and, two months later, the conductor and orchestra had agreed on a initial three year contract.

Denève conducting the RSO Stuttgart

Stéphane Denève took up his new position for the start of the RSO’s 2011-12 season, in September 2011. For the conductor, it was love at first sight: ‘The RSO Stuttgart enjoys an excellent international reputation. My first encounter with the RSO in October 2009 was what we call in French ‘coup de foudre’ (love at first sight).  The deep and rich sound of the orchestra, a cultivated and graceful music-making, great musicality and the stunning virtuosity… all this gives me the enthusiastic feeling that the coming years will be extremely creative, and that we are at the beginning of a wonderful musical adventure together.’

SWR Director Peter Boudgoust was equally enthusiastic about the new relationship: ‘I congratulate the RSO Stuttgart in making this appointment. Stéphane Denève is one of the most exciting of the younger generation of conductors, as testified by his successes with the North American and UK’s most prestigious orchestras and in the leading opera houses of Europe. The appointment of Stéphane Denève as chief conductor takes the RSO Stuttgart to a promising generation and profile change.’

And, as one of the musicians, horn player Wipfler Wolfgang remarked, Denève is, ‘just the conductor we were looking for – an emotional musician’.

The following videos (all in German) introduce the new conductor to the orchestra and audiences in Stuttgart:

 

Denève’s Concerts with the RSO Stuttgart

Date City Venue Country
Mon, 21 October 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Edinburgh Usher Hall United Kingdom
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Time: 7:30pm.

Mozart Violin Concerto
Mahler Symphony No.6

Violin: Henning Kraggerud
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Fri, 12 July 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

MacMillan The Death of Oscar (World Premiere)
Ibert Flute Concerto
Brahms Symphony No.2

Flute: Gaby Pas-Van Riet
Thu, 11 July 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

MacMillan The Death of Oscar (World Premiere)
Ibert Flute Concerto
Brahms Symphony No.2

Flute: Gaby Pas-Van Riet
Sun, 7 July 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart BIX Jazzclub Germany
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Time: 7:00pm.

A combination of classical, jazz and symphonic music.

Piano: Lang Lang
Singer: Dee Dee Bridgewater
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Sun, 7 July 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Hegelsaal Germany
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Time: 1:00pm.

RSO Young CLASSIX: Family Concert

Henrik Albrecht New piece for vocal ensemble and orchestra

Moderation: Malte Arkona
Sun, 7 July 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Hegelsaal Germany
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Time: 11:00am.

RSO Young CLASSIX: Family Concert

Henrik Albrecht New piece for vocal ensemble and orchestra

Moderation: Malte Arkona
Thu, 4 July 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Mannheim Rosengarten, Musensaal Germany
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Time: 11:00am.

RSO Young CLASSIX: School Concert

Henrik Albrecht New piece for vocal ensemble and orchestra

Moderation: Malte Arkona
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Fri, 7 June 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Stiftskirche Germany
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Time: 7:00pm.

Koechlin Choral sur le nom de Fauré for Strings Orchestra
Boulanger Pie Jesu for Voice, Strings, Harp and Organ
Fauré Super Flumina Babylonis for Chorus and Orchestra
Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani
Fauré Requiem

Soprano Christina Landshamer
Baritone Michael Nagy
Organ Olivier Latry

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Thu, 6 June 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Speyer Dom Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Koechlin Choral sur le nom de Fauré for Strings Orchestra
Boulanger Pie Jesu for Voice, Strings, Harp and Organ
Fauré Super Flumina Babylonis for Chorus and Orchestra
Poulenc Concerto for Organ, Strings and Timpani
Fauré Requiem

Soprano Christina Landshamer
Baritone Michael Nagy
Organ Olivier Latry

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Wed, 10 April 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo Suntory Hall Japan
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Time: 7:00pm.

Brahms Violin Concerto
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Violin: Fumiaki Miura
Tue, 9 April 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Tokyo Suntory Hall Japan
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Time: 7:00pm.

Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture
Ravel Piano Concerto in G
Ravel Mother Goose, complete Ballet
Debussy La Mer

Piano: Eric Le Sage
Sun, 7 April 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Taipei Taipei National Theater and Concert Hall Taiwan
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Time: 7:30pm.

Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture
Schumann Piano Concerto
Strauss Don Juan
Debussy La Mer

Piano: Eric Le Sage
Fri, 5 April 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Guangzhou Gaungzhou Xinghai Concert Hall China
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Time: 8:00pm.

Strauss Don Juan
Poulenc Suite from Les Biches
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Piano: Eric Le Sage
Thu, 4 April 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Shanghai Shanghai Concert Hall China
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Time: 7:30pm.

Berlioz Roman Carnival Overture
Schumann Piano Concerto
Strauss Don Juan
Debussy La Mer

Piano: Yun Singdi
Wed, 3 April 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Beijing Beijing Concert Hall China
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Time: 7:30pm.

Poulenc Suite from Les Biches
Schumann Piano Concerto
Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique

Piano: Eric Le Sage
Sat, 9 March 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Mannheim Rosengarten, Mozartsaal Germany
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Time: 7:30pm.

MacMillan Three Interludes from The Sacrifice
MacMillan Piano Concerto No.3
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Piano: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Fri, 8 March 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

MacMillan Three Interludes from The Sacrifice
MacMillan Piano Concerto No.3
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Piano: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Thu, 7 March 2013 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

MacMillan Three Interludes from The Sacrifice
MacMillan Piano Concerto No.3
Berlioz Symphonie fantastique

Piano: Jean-Yves Thibaudet
Sat, 15 December 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Wiesloch Kongresszentrum Palatin, Staufersaal Germany
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Time: 7:30pm.

Honegger Symphony No. 3
Ravel Shéhérazade
Ravel Alborada del Gracioso
Ravel Rhapsodie espagnole
Ravel Boléro

Soprano: Sophie Koch
Fri, 14 December 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Honegger Symphony No. 3
Ravel Shéhérazade
Ravel Alborada del Gracioso
Ravel Rhapsodie espagnole
Ravel Boléro

Soprano: Sophie Koch
Thu, 13 December 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Honegger Symphony No. 3
Ravel Shéhérazade
Ravel Alborada del Gracioso
Ravel Rhapsodie espagnole
Ravel Boléro

Soprano: Sophie Koch
Concert Series: SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra Herbst-Tournee
Fri, 2 November 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Berlin Konzerthaus Germany
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Time: 7:30pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Ravel La Valse
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2

Piano: Jan Lisiecki
Tue, 30 October 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Vienna Konzerthaus Austria
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Time: 7:30pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Ravel La Valse
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2

Piano: Jan Lisiecki
Mon, 29 October 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Innsbruck Kongress- und Konzerthaus Austria
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Time: 8:00pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Ravel La Valse
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2

Piano: Jan Lisiecki
Sun, 28 October 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Perugia Teatro Morlacchi Italy
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Time: 8:00pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Ravel La Valse
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite No. 2

Piano: Jan Lisiecki
Fri, 26 October 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1
Ravel La Valse

Violin: Ilya Gringolts
Thu, 25 October 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Shostakovich Violin Concerto No.1
Ravel La Valse

Violin: Ilya Gringolts
Concert Series: SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra Herbst-Tournee
Tue, 23 October 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Munich Philharmonie Munich, Gasteig Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Ravel Le Tombeau de Couperin
Mozart Piano Concerto No. 21
Richard Strauss Tod und Verklärung
Ravel La Valse

Piano: Jan Lisiecki
Fri, 21 September 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Mahler Symphony No.2

Soprano Juliane Banse
Mezzo-soprano Lioba Braun
Chorus NDR Chor
Chorus SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart
Thu, 20 September 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Mahler Symphony No.2

Soprano Juliane Banse
Mezzo-soprano Lioba Braun
Chorus NDR Chor
Chorus SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart
Concert Series: RSO Season 11-12
Fri, 23 March 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Berlioz Roman Carnival
Magnus Lindberg Graffiti
Poulenc Stabat mater

Soprano: Marlis Petersen
NDR Chorus, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart
Thu, 22 March 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Berlioz Roman Carnival
Magnus Lindberg Graffiti
Poulenc Stabat mater

Soprano: Marlis Petersen
NDR Chorus, SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart
Sun, 18 March 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Mannheim Rosengarten, Mozartsaal Germany
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Time: 7:30pm.

R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Respighi The Pines of Rome

Piano: Bertrand Chamayou
Concert Series: RSO CLASSIX After Work
Fri, 16 March 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 6:30pm.

Poulenc Les Biches
Gershwin An American in Paris
Legrand/Sima You Must Believe in Spring

Saxophone: Libor Sima
Concert Series: RSO Season 11-12
Sun, 5 February 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Köln Philharmonie Köln Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Respighi The Pines of Rome

Piano: Bertrand Chamayou
Fri, 3 February 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Respighi The Pines of Rome

Piano: Bertrand Chamayou
Thu, 2 February 2012 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances
Ravel Piano Concerto for the Left Hand
Respighi The Pines of Rome

Piano: Bertrand Chamayou
Fri, 25 November 2011 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Stravinsky Dumbarton Oaks
Debussy Jeux
Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Beethoven Piano Concerto No5 The Emperor

Piano: Till Fellner
Concert Series: RSO CLASSIX at Noon
Wed, 23 November 2011 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 1:00pm.

Stravinsky Dumbarton Oaks
Debussy Jeux
Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Fri, 23 September 2011 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Lindberg Violin Concerto
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite n°2

Violin: Alina Pogostkina
Thu, 22 September 2011 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

R. Strauss Ein Heldenleben
Lindberg Violin Concerto
Ravel Daphnis et Chloé, Suite n°2

Violin: Alina Pogostkina
Sat, 10 October 2009 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Stuttgart Liederhalle Stuttgart, Beethovensaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Fauré Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto
Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Roussel Symphony No3


Cello: Johannes Moser
Fri, 9 October 2009 http://davidstark.me.uk/stephane/gigpress-2 SWR Stuttgart Radio Symphony Orchestra in Wiesloch Kongresszentrum Palatin, Staufersaal Germany
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Time: 8:00pm.

Fauré Suite from Pelléas et Mélisande
Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto
Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
Roussel Symphony No3


Cello: Johannes Moser

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