Zürcher Symphoniker (Zurich Symphony Orchestra) is a symphony orchestra made of up 72 professional freelance musicians, based in Zurich, Switzerland. It was founded in 1981 by music director, Daniel Schweizer. performs approximately thirty-five concerts per year, with the Tonhalle as its resident concert hall. Among the soloist the orchestra has performed with are Brigitte Farner, Michiko Tsuda, Nina Karmon, Lynnette Seah, Ulrich Meldau, Raffael Gintoli, Oswaldo Souza and Michael Erni. The orchestra has toured Singapore, Germany, Italy, China and Spain. External links https://www.zuercher-symphoniker.com Swiss orchestras Musical groups established in 1981 1981 establishments in Switzerland Culture of Zürich