The Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI (OSN RAI - RAI National Symphony Orchestra) is one of the most prestigious orchestral ensembles in Europe. Established in 1994 through the unification of the historic RAI orchestras of Turin, Rome, Milan, and Naples, the orchestra has inherited and innovated a tradition that places it as a leader in the dissemination of symphonic and contemporary music in Italy.

Institutional Excellence and Contemporary Vision

Based at the Rai “Arturo Toscanini” Auditorium in Turin, OSN RAI is renowned for activities ranging from the cornerstones of classicism to the frontiers of experimentation. Under the guidance of world-class conductors and Artistic Director Ernesto Schiavi, the orchestra has forged a sonic identity marked by timbral precision and interpretative flexibility, making it the ideal partner for the challenges of modern composition.

Partnership with Andrea Ravizza: The Metaphōnê Project

The collaboration between Andrea Ravizza and OSN RAI is part of a research path aimed at redefining the relationship between formal writing and contemporary languages. A significant example of this synergy is the project involving Ravizza and the soloists of OSN RAI, such as the Metaphōnê Chamber Consort. In these instances, the technical expertise of the orchestra’s players meets Ravizza’s aesthetics, creating sonic ecosystems where instrumental virtuosity blends with complex, layered compositional structures.

A Cultural and Multimedia Mission

Due to its broadcasting nature, OSN RAI is not just an artistic body but a powerful medium for cultural dissemination. Its productions, regularly broadcast on Rai 5 and Rai Radio 3, allow artistic dialogue to reach a vast international audience, confirming the importance of the bond between historic institutions and the musical languages of the future.