Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse
The Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse, an orchestra based in France,
was established at the beginning of the 19th century to support opera seasons at
the Théâtre du Capitole. Initially functioning as a theater orchestra, it
transitioned into a symphonic ensemble post-1945 under conductors such as Gaston
Poulet and Michel Plasson. The orchestra's development accelerated with
Plasson’s arrival in 1968; he led significant tours, recorded extensively for
EMI, and collaborated with notable artists like Barbara Hendricks and José
Carreras. Under his direction, the orchestra ac...
