Orchestre National d'Auvergne

What Orchestre National d'Auvergne does

Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, formerly Orchestre d'Auvergne, is a professional regional French orchestra founded in 1981/1983 and headquartered at the Opéra-Théâtre in Clermont-Ferrand. It operates as a chamber/symphonic ensemble under principal conductor Thomas Zehetmair, with associated conductors Enrico Onofri and Christian Zacharias, delivering a broad repertoire that includes classical subscription concerts, chamber music, family programming, baby concerts for ages 0–5, concert relax sessions, musical cafés, ciné-concerts (live film soundtracks), and outreach concerts at CHU Clermont-Ferrand hospital sites. The orchestra produces its own recorded output through two in-house labels: OnA (studio recordings such as the December 2025 "Horizons" Haydn album) and OnA LIVE (digital live recordings including Christian Mason's "Voix Terrestre"). It also operates educational and professional development programs, notably the Artist Diploma – Violon Solo with CNSMD de Lyon and the Original SoundTrack Challenge composition competition staged with the Festival International du Court Métrage de Clermont-Ferrand.

Distribution is multi-channel: a Mapado-powered online ticketing platform, subscription (abonnement) packages, partner venue box offices (Opéra de Vichy, Auditorium de Lyon, MC2 Grenoble, Théâtre d'Aurillac), and telephone/email reservations. Pricing spans approximately €5 (children and solidarity) to €32 for standard categories, up to €44/€120 for exceptional stadium events at Stade Marcel-Michelin. The orchestra reaches an international audience through touring to the USA (April 2024), Germany (Philharmonie de Berlin, November 2024), and South Korea (May 2024 and May 2026).

The business model blends recurring public subsidy from Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with ticket revenue, sponsorship/mécénat from private partners (Fondation Michelin as flagship, plus Greentech and Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations), and discography sales. Customer segmentation spans individual subscribers and single-ticket buyers, families, healthcare and social institutions, emerging musicians, and festival partners across performing arts, sports/entertainment, education, and healthcare verticals. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees, consistent with a mid-sized publicly funded cultural organization.

Name

Orchestre National d'Auvergne

Legal name

Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Website

https://onauvergne.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a professional French regional orchestra based in Clermont-Ferrand that delivers subscription concerts, chamber music, family and community programming, ciné-concerts, and recorded output via its own OnA labels, supported by regional public funding, ticket sales, private mécénat, and international tours across Europe, the US, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Orchestral Music Performances

NAICS

Musical Groups and Artists (711130), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Music Publishers (512230), Record Production and Distribution (512250)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Concerts & Music Festivals (THAJAFAA)

Keywords

• Orchestral music performances
• Classical music concerts
• Chamber music ensembles
• Live concert productions
• Music recording label

Headquarters

HQ city

Clermont-ferrand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Concert ticket sales: Revenue from single tickets and subscription packages for orchestral concerts, chamber music, family concerts, and special events throughout the season
2. Discography sales: Sales of CDs and digital recordings through OnA and OnA LIVE labels, as well as Aparté label releases
3. Public funding and sponsorship: Support from public institutions (Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) and private partners/mécènes for orchestra operations and touring activities
4. Boutique merchandise: Online merchandise store selling orchestra merchandise and recordings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a professional chamber orchestra that performs live classical and contemporary orchestral music concerts across multiple formats (subscription series, family concerts, baby concerts, relaxation concerts, musical cafés, and ciné-concerts) at venues throughout the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and on international tours. It also operates two proprietary recording labels (OnA for studio albums and OnA LIVE for digital live recordings) and delivers music education and professional development programs including the Artist Diploma violin program and the Original SoundTrack Challenge composition competition.

Product overview

Orchestre national Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes is a chamber orchestra offering a diverse portfolio of live musical performances and recorded products. The core offering consists of orchestral and chamber music concerts across multiple formats including subscription series, family concerts, and special events. The orchestra maintains two recording labels: OnA (discographic label for studio albums) and OnA LIVE (digital label for live recordings). Beyond traditional concerts, the orchestra provides specialized experiences including baby concerts for young children, relaxation concerts, musical cafés, and film concerts. Educational and professional development programs include the Artist Diploma in solo violin (partnered with CNSMD de Lyon) and the Original SoundTrack Challenge composition competition. The orchestra also conducts outreach concerts at hospitals and educational institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• OnA – Label discographique: Studio recording label of the orchestra featuring classical repertoire
• OnA LIVE – Label numérique

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,000+ attendees across regional cathedral concert series
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• ASM Clermont AuvergneflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Coproduction partner for exceptional concert at Stade Marcel-Michelin stadium on July 3, 2026 featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Beethoven's 9th Symphony with 100+ artists on stage
• Festival EuropavoxminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 December 2025Partnership for the exceptional stadium concert at Stade Marcel-Michelin, providing festival branding and promotional support
• Festival International du Court Métrage de Clermont-FerrandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 September 2024Annual partnership for Original SoundTrack Challenge competition; orchestra performs final cine-concert of winning compositions. Multiple supporting partners include CNSMD de Lyon, Université Lyon 2, SACEM, and regional cultural institutions
• CNSMD de LyoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Artist Diploma - Violon Solo program, a unique 3rd cycle professionalization program for post-master violinists. Joint program providing performance opportunities with the orchestra
• Frac Auvergne (Fonds Régional d'Art Contemporain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for 4th consecutive season of contemporary music chamber concerts held within museum exhibitions, combining visual art and live music experiences
• CHU de Clermont-FerrandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership bringing free concerts to patients and staff across three hospital sites (Gabriel-Montpied, Estaing, Louise-Michel/Cébazat)
• Clermont Auvergne OpéracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoproduction partner for major orchestral concerts including Ivresse impériale series with Opéra de Vichy
• Association RêvesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily concert partnership where 1€ per ticket purchased is donated to the association that fulfills dreams for seriously ill children

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France: One of France's leading national orchestras, funded through public broadcasting. Directly comparable as a professional French national orchestra competing for the same international presenting slots, conductors, and recording opportunities.
• Orchestre Révolutionnaire et Romantique: Internationally touring period-instrument orchestra with an active recording and touring profile. Comparable as a French/European-based chamber-to-symphonic ensemble competing for the same international presenting institutions and historically informed-performance audience.
• Ensemble Intercontemporain: Paris-based French contemporary music ensemble of similar professional scale. Comparable as a publicly funded French ensemble pursuing international touring, contemporary programming, and educational/development programs.
• Chamber Orchestra of Europe: European chamber orchestra of comparable size and repertoire focus, with significant international touring and recording activity. Comparable as a chamber-format professional ensemble operating across multiple European countries and competing for similar presenting slots.
• Orchestre National de Lyon: Another French national orchestra (Orchestre national) based outside Paris in a major regional city. Direct comparable in size, mission, public-funding model, and touring profile, with shared competition for conductors, recording slots, and international presenting opportunities.
• Les Arts Florissants: Internationally touring French period-instrument ensemble with its own label and recording catalog. Directly comparable as a French chamber/orchestra ensemble with strong international touring, a proprietary discography, and a similar specialist-artistic positioning.
• Orchestre de Chambre de Paris: Paris-based chamber orchestra with a comparable repertoire focus and scale. Directly comparable as a French professional chamber-format ensemble competing for similar subscription audiences and guest artists.
• Orchestre de Paris: Paris-based French national orchestra of international stature. Competes with Orchestre National d'Auvergne for top-tier conductors, soloists, recording deals, and international tours, though at a higher budget tier and prestige level.
• Orchestre National du Capitole de Toulouse: French national orchestra based in a major regional French city with a similar chamber-to-symphonic programming mix, public funding base, and international touring activity. Most direct structural peer in terms of scale and operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Wiener Symphoniker: Austrian regional national orchestra based outside Vienna with a public-funding model and international touring profile similar to Orchestre National d'Auvergne. Provides a useful cross-border benchmark for regional-national orchestra economics and touring economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/orchestredauvergne

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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