WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln

German Radio Symphony Orchestra

The WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln, also known as the WDR Funkhausorchester Cologne, is a German radio orchestra based in Cologne. It is one of the ensembles of the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), which is a public-broadcasting institution. The orchestra specializes in light classical and popular music, and its repertoire ranges from classical operettas to film scores and musicals, as well as contemporary classical compositions. Throughout its history, the WDR Rundfunkorchester Köln has collaborated with a variety of composers and soloists, both in concert performances and recording sessions. The orchestra's commitment to a broad spectrum of genres has made it an important cultural asset in the North Rhine-Westphalia region and beyond. It has contributed significantly to the WDR's mission of promoting music through radio broadcasts, recordings, and public concerts.