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Metropole Orchestra
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Jazz
Dutch broadcasting orchestra, formed by Dolf van der Linden in 1945. The orchestra has worked with a wide range of international artists throughout its history, playing a repertoire of cabaret, film music, musicals, jazz and pop. Chief Conductors Dolf van der Linden (1945-1980) Rogier van Otterloo (1980-1988) Dick Bakker (1991-2005) Vince Mendoza (2005-2013) Jules Buckley (2013-present)
Members
Popular Tracks 
I Gitonia Ton Aggelon - Live From Herod Atticus Theatre, Greece / 1988 on Mikis Theodorakis - Anniversary by Mikis Theodorakis Bella, bella donna on Wirtschaftswunder Stars: "Mandolinen und Mondschein" by Peter Alexander Estudiantina : Waltz on The Golden Age of Light Music, Four Decades of Light Music – Vol.I, 1920s & 30s by Charles Williams and His Orchestra Die süßesten Früchte fressen nur die großen Tiere on Wirtschaftswunder Stars: "Mandolinen und Mondschein" by Peter Alexander Dream on Dream by Barbara Straathof Eldorado on The Golden Age of Light Music: New Town: Production Music Of The 1950s by Various Artists, Dolfvan der Linden, Frederic Curzon, Robert Farnon, Roger Roger, Sidney Torch, Cedric Dumont, Elliott Mayes, Eric Cook, Georges Devereaux, Kurt Rehfeld, Louis Voss, Walter Warren, Bosworth’s String Orchestra, Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, Danish State Radio Orchestra, Group-Forty Orchestra, L'Orchestre Devereaux, Louis Voss Orchestra & Metropole Orchestra Folies Espagnoles on The Golden Age of Light Music: Continental Flavour by Various Artists, Claude Yvoire, Dolfvan der Linden, Robert Farnon, Roger Roger, Barnabas von Geczy, Bob Sharples, Charles Williams, Eddie Barclay, Emile Deltour, Ferdy Kauffman, Frank Cordell, George Melachrino, Guy Luypaerts, Harry Fryer, Kurt Rehfeld, Morton Gould, Peter Yorke, Robert Renard & Ron Goodwin Carnival Time on The Golden Age of Light Music: Continental Flavour by Various Artists, Claude Yvoire, Dolfvan der Linden, Robert Farnon, Roger Roger, Barnabas von Geczy, Bob Sharples, Charles Williams, Eddie Barclay, Emile Deltour, Ferdy Kauffman, Frank Cordell, George Melachrino, Guy Luypaerts, Harry Fryer, Kurt Rehfeld, Morton Gould, Peter Yorke, Robert Renard & Ron Goodwin Wo am Weg die Äpfel reifen on Wirtschaftswunder Stars: "Mandolinen und Mondschein" by Peter Alexander Innamorato on Millionen Momente by WindTrack list and 30sec audio provided by 
Band Membership
Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond The Matrix - The Battle | Epica vs Metropole Orchestra | 2018 | Album |
| If You Really Want | Raul Midón With The Metropole Orchestra | 2018 | Album |
| Scripted Orkestra | Henrik Schwarz, Metropole Orchestra Conducted By Jules Buckley | 2018 | Album |
| What Heat | Bokanté + Metropole Orchestra | 2018 | Album |
| The Monk: Live At Bimhuis | Miho Hazama / Metropole Orchestra | 2018 | Album |
| Conquerors (Part 1 & Part 2) | Hardwell & Metropole Orchestra | 2018 | Album |
| Smash Hits | Reinier Baas, Ben Van Gelder, Metropole Orchestra | 2018 | Album |
| MO x Caro Emerald By Grandmono | Metropole Orchestra x Caro Emerald | 2017 | Album |
| Something For Christmas | Metropole Orchestra, Caro Emerald | 2017 | Single |
| Compleet, Volmaakt, Het Einde | Gordon featuring Metropole Orchestra | 2016 | Album |
| Toon Hermans' Musical Comedy | Toon Hermans, Metropole Orchestra | 2016 | Album |
| Clear Day | Emilie-Claire Barlow With The Metropole Orchestra Conducted By Jules Buckley | 2015 | Album |
| Sylva | Snarky Puppy & Metropole Orchestra | 2015 | Single |
| Live In Holland | Asha Bhosle, Metropole Orchestra | 2014 | Album |
| At Abbey Road Studios | Laura Mvula With Metropole Orchestra | 2014 | Album |
| Perfect Vision The Esquivel Sound | Metropole Orchestra | 2013 | Album |
| Live In Carré - 45-Jarig Jubileumconcert | Elly & Rikkert Met Metropole Orchestra | 2013 | Album |
| Laat Me Los | Wolter Kroes & Metropole Orchestra | 2013 | Album |
| Amsterdam Meets New Tango | Pablo Ziegler & Metropole Orchestra | 2013 | Album |
| Better Get Hit In Your Soul A Tribute To The Music Of Charles Mingus | Metropole Orchestra, Randy Brecker | 2013 | Album |
| Markus Stockhausen And The Metropole Orkest | Markus Stockhausen And The Metropole Orchestra | 2013 | Album |
| Get Ready | Edsilia Rombley, Metropole Orchestra Conducted By John Clayton | 2013 | Album |
| Better Get Hit In Your Soul: A Tribute To The Music Of Charles Mingus | Metropole Orchestra | 2012 | Album |
| Sint | Metropole Orchestra | 2012 | Album |
| Gold Dust | Jonathan Jeremiah Recorded With Metropole Orchestra | 2012 | Album |
| Better Get Hit In Your Soul A Tribute To Charles Mingus | Metropole Orchestra, Randy Brecker, Ronnie Cuber, Conrad Herwig, John Clayton | 2012 | Album |
| Al Jarreau And The Metropole Orkest Live | Al Jarreau And Metropole Orchestra Conducted By Vince Mendoza | 2012 | Album |
| Lazin' In The Sunshine | Jonathan Jeremiah Recorded With Metropole Orchestra | 2012 | Album |
| Edu Lobo & Metropole Orkest | Edu Lobo & Metropole Orchestra | 2012 | Album |
| 'No Parangolé Do Samba' | Metropole Orchestra O.l.v. Vince Mendoza, Jules Buckley, Jim McNeely Met Ivan Lins, Edu Lobo, Wagner Tiso, Lilian Vieira En Izaline Calister | 2011 | Compil. |
| The North Sea Jazz Festival 2002 | Gino Vannelli & Metropole Orchestra | 2011 | Album |
| Live (At The Royal Theatre Carré) | Ruben Hein With Metropole Orchestra Conducted By Jules Buckley | 2011 | Album |
| De Muziek Van Charles Mingus | Metropole Orchestra O.l.v. John Clayton | 2011 | Album |
| Sint | Metropole Orchestra Onder Leiding Van Ernst Van Tiel | 2011 | Album |
| Always | Glennis Grace Met Metropole Orchestra | 2011 | Single |
| Basement Jaxx Vs. Metropole Orkest | Basement Jaxx Vs. Metropole Orchestra | 2011 | Album |
| Wereldwijd Orkest | Metropole Orchestra O.l.v. Vince Mendoza Featuring: Edsilia Rombley - Trijntje Oosterhuis - Leonie Meijer - 3JS - Jennifer Ewbank - Ruth Jacott - Paul de Munnik - Giovanca - Hind - Los Angeles, The Voices - Glennis Grace - Karin Bloemen - Lee Towers | 2011 | Single |
| Fast City - A Tribute To Joe Zawinul | Metropole Orchestra, Vince Mendoza | 2010 | Album |
| A Tribute To Billie Holiday | Ruth Jacott En Metropole Orchestra | 2010 | Album |
| Sint CD | Metropole Orchestra | 2010 | Album |
| You Can't Lose A Broken Heart (A Tribute To Billie Holiday) | Ruth Jacott En Het Metropole Orchestra Dirigent Michael Abene | 2010 | Album |
| Moke + Metropole Orkest | Moke + Metropole Orchestra conducted by Jules Buckley | 2010 | Album |
| Fast City - A Tribute To Joe Zawinul | Metropole Orchestra / Vince Mendoza | 2010 | Album |
| 54 | Metropole Orchestra Featuring John Scofield On Guitar, Conducted By Vince Mendoza | 2010 | Album |
| Scenes From A Dream | Chris Minh Doky / Larry Goldings / Peter Erskine With Vince Mendoza and The Metropole Orchestra | 2010 | Album |
| Tears Go By | Anita Meyer With Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| Ivan Lins And The Metropole Orchestra | Ivan Lins & Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| Revolutions | Jim Beard With Vince Mendoza & Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| You Light Up My Life | Anita Meyer, Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| El Viento: The Garcia Lorca Project | Vince Mendoza And The Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| Swinging with Strings | Piet Noordijk, Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| Best Of Burt Bacharach Live | Trijntje Oosterhuis Conducted By Metropole Orchestra | 2009 | Album |
| In Een Ander Licht | Stef Bos En Het Metropole Orchestra O.L.V. Jules Buckley | 2009 | Album |
| What Have You Done (Live) | Within Temptation, Metropole Orchestra, Keith Caputo | 2008 | Single |
| Music For String Quartet And Orchestra | Bob Brookmeyer, Metropole Orchestra With Gustav Klimt | 2008 | Album |
| Who'll Speak For Love - Burt Bacharach Songbook II | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2008 | Album |
| Black Symphony | Within Temptation & Metropole Orchestra | 2008 | Album |
| Balkanopolis & Metropole Orchestra Live In Belgrade | Slobodan Trkulja I Balkanopolis - Arjan Tien & Metropole Orchestra | 2008 | Album |
| That's What Friends Are For | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Single |
| The Wheel Of Life | Astrid Seriese, Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Album |
| Herwinnen | Nick & Simon Met Het Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Single |
| Who'll Speak For Love Burt Bacharach Songbook II | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Album |
| Η Επιστροφή Στην Πατρίδα | Nikos Ignatiadis, Παιδική Χορωδία Σπύρου Λάμπρου, Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Compil. |
| Peter En De Wolf / De Notenkraker / Thomas En Zijn Trompet | Sergei Prokofiev, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Gunther Schuller, Metropole Orchestra, Hans Dagelet | 2007 | Album |
| Who'll Speak For Love (Burt Bacharach Songbook II) | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Album |
| Don't Make Me Over | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2007 | Album |
| Europe Vol.1. Saxophone | Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Compil. |
| Breathe In | Lucie Silvas, Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| Metro's Midnight Music - Rare Jazz Tracks From The Dutch No's Radio Show 1970 - 75 | Metropole Orchestra / Louis Van Dyke Trio | 2006 | Album |
| Symphonic | Yuri Honing, Vince Mendoza, Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| The Look Of Love (Burt Bacharach Songbook) | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| Live With The Metropole Orkest - My Flame Burns Blue | Elvis Costello, Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| Do You Know The Way To San Jose? | Trijntje Oosterhuis, Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Single |
| The Bauer Melody Of 2006 | Bauer & Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| Bloemen Zingt / Sings Streisand | Karin Bloemen & Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| Outre-Terres — Overlands | Carine Bonnefoy, Metropole Orchestra | 2006 | Album |
| Chamber Works | Terry Bozzio + Metropole Orchestra | 2005 | Album |
| Boerenlul | Paul de Leeuw SMSmee Bob De Rooy & Metropole Orchestra | 2004 | Single |
| Pluto And Beyond | Jens Winther & Metropole Orchestra | 2004 | Album |
| Parallel Universe | Mike Keneally + Metropole Orchestra | 2004 | Album |
| The Universe Will Provide | Mike Keneally + Metropole Orchestra | 2004 | Album |
| ....Met Mij Gaat Het Goed | Hans Vermeulen & Metropole Orchestra | 2004 | Album |
| Parlando | Freek de Jonge & Metropole Orchestra | 2003 | Album |
| Parlando | Freek de Jonge & Metropole Orchestra | 2002 | Album |
| Tabloid Suite - Four Pictures Of A Modern Newspaper | Ferde Grofé, George Gershwin - Metropole Orchestra, Jan Stulen | 2002 | Album |
| "Kodachrome" | Raymond Scott, Metropole Orchestra | 2002 | Album |
| Freeze! | Metropole Orchestra Featuring Paul Van Kemenade | 2001 | Album |
| Pyramid | Lew Tabackin, Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Album |
| Only A Rose | Zoot Sims, Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Compil. |
| A Time For Love | Cor Bakker Met Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Album |
| Once Upon A Summertine | Rita Reys, Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Album |
| The Chesterfield Arrangements 1937-38 | Raymond Scott - Metropole Orchestra Featuring The Beau Hunks Saxtette | 1999 | Album |
| Love Walked In | Jiggs Whigham, Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Album |
| Only A Rose | Zoot Sims, Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Album |
| If You Could See Us Now! | Nancy Marano & Manny Albam, Metropole Orchestra | 1999 | Album |
| The Latin Side | Clare Fischer, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Night Songs | Lee Gibson, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Zebra | Marijke van Kooten, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| A Flower Is A Lovesome Thing | Bud Shank & Bob Cooper, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Beat Out That Rhythm On A Drum | Madeline Bell, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Beautiful Love | Rolf Ericson, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Isn't It Romantic | Ernestine Anderson, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Spring Is Here | Nick Brignola, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Love For Sale | Ronnie Cuber, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Twilight | Bart Van Lier Featuring Vince Mendoza, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| Out Of This World | Bob Brookmeyer, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| The Eindhoven Concert | Chuck Israels & The Metropole Orchestra Featuring Claudio Roditi | 1998 | Album |
| A Beautiful Friendship | Neil Richardson Singers, Metropole Orchestra | 1998 | Album |
| My Favorites | Greetje Kauffeld, Metropole Orchestra | 1997 | Compil. |
| Saxophone Dreams | Lee Konitz, Metropole Orchestra | 1997 | Album |
| Further Adventures | Bill Holman, Metropole Orchestra | 1997 | Album |
| Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra | Andy Martin & Metropole Orchestra | 1997 | Album |
| Yesterdays | Soesja Citroen With Metropole Orchestra | 1997 | Album |
| Mother Magoo Suite | Dennis Farnon, Metropole Orchestra | 1996 | Album |
| Here Comes Allan Harris And The Metropole Orchestra | Allan Harris, Metropole Orchestra | 1996 | Album |
| Fond Memories Of... | Frank Rosolino, Louis Van Dyke Trio & Metropole Orchestra | 1996 | Album |
| Claudio Roditi - Metropole Orchestra | Claudio Roditi, Metropole Orchestra | 1996 | Album |
| Limburg (Kwestie Van Geduld) (Live) | Rowwen Hèze & Metropole Orchestra | 1996 | Single |
| The Music Of Duke Ellington | Metropole Orchestra | 1996 | Album |
| George Robert - Metropole Orchestra | George Robert, Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| Bobby Shew - Metropole Orchestra | Bobby Shew, Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| Clark Terry - Metropole Orchestra | Clark Terry, Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| Peter Weniger - Metropole Orchestra | Peter Weniger, Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| 100 Χρόνια Σινεμά (Tribute To International Cinema And Mikis Theodorakis) | Metropole Orchestra, Γιώργος Νταλάρας | 1995 | Album |
| The Dream | Mark Murphy, Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| Wish Me Love | Dee Daniels And The Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| Grands Travaux (Music For Film Production, 1956-1966) | Roger Roger, Metropole Orchestra | 1995 | Album |
| The Crooner | Hayati Kafe with Metropole Orchestra and The NDR Big Band | 1994 | Album |
| La Musique Qui Fait Popp (Hoogtepunten Uit Het Œuvre Van André Popp 1952-1962) | André Popp, Metropole Orchestra | 1993 | Album |
| Any Dream Will Do | Lee Towers & Metropole Orchestra | 1993 | Single |
| I'm A Singer | Wim Koopmans // Metropole Orchestra conductor Jerry Van Rooyen | 1992 | Album |
| Plantage Allee (Originele Muziek Uit De KRO-TV Serie) | Rens Machielse - Metropole Orchestra o.l.v Harry van Hoof | 1992 | Album |
| Josephine The Musical | Metropole Orchestra | 1992 | Album |
| I Wish On The Moon | Bill Perkins With The Metropole Orchestra Conducted By Rob Pronk | 1992 | Album |
| Colores | Ack Van Rooyen, Metropole Orchestra | 1991 | Album |
| Eline Vere (Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture) | Metropole Orchestra, Laurens van Rooyen / Harry van Hoof | 1991 | Album |
| Herfst | De Mastreechter Staar, Metropole Orchestra | 1989 | Album |
| Made In Holland | Metropole Orchestra | 1987 | Album |
| Muziek Uit De Film: Op Hoop Van Zegen | Rogier Van Otterloo En Het Metropole Orchestra | 1986 | Album |
| My Romance - A Tribute To The Arranger | Metropole Orchestra | 1986 | Album |
| Lexpression | Lex Jasper Trio With Metropole Orchestra | 1986 | Album |
| Angel Eyes | Soesja Citroen, Metropole Orchestra O.L.V. Rogier Van Otterloo | 1984 | Album |
| First In The Air | Metropole Orchestra Conducted By Rogier Van Otterloo | 1984 | Album |
| ...This Is All I Ask... | Metropole Orchestra | 1982 | Album |
| Parcival | Metropole Orchestra With The Chris Hinze Combination | 1976 | Album |
| Park Lane Serenade | Metropole Orchestra | 1954 | Album |
| Preview | Metropole Orchestra | 1954 | Album |
| String Serenade | Dolf van der Linden And His Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| Muziekcentrum van de Omroep: Een Wereld van Muziek | Radio Filharmonisch Orkest // Metropole Orchestra // Radio Kamerorkest // Groot Omroepkoor // Nederlands Radio Symfonie Orkest | Compil. | |
| In Step With The Times | Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| Nobody Else But Me | Buddy DeFranco, Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| A Tribute To Rogier | Piet Noordijk, Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| Sports Parade / Parade Of The Champions | Dolf van der Linden & His Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| Mechanical Movement | Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| Man From Mars / Mascara | Metropole Orchestra | Album | |
| My Yiddische Momme / Body And Soul | Dolf van der Linden And His Metropole Orchestra | Album |
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