Series synopsis
The Orchestra, also known as Orkestret is a drama comedy television series that premiered on DR1 on July 1, 2022. It was created by Mikkel Munch-Fals, Adam Price. It stars Frederik Cilius Jørgensen, Rasmus Bruun, Neel Rønholt and Lise Baastrup.
Jeppe Nygren takes over as deputy conductor of the Copenhagen Symphony Orchestra and is warmly welcomed by his new conductor, who speaks candidly about the musicians' peculiarities and olates. The conflict-ridden Jeppe quickly gets an example of these olates and happens to give the embittered second clarinetist Bo with a cursed promise of a solo part. But it has far-reaching consequences.
Premise
Jeppe Nygren takes over as deputy conductor of the Copenhagen Symphony Orchestra and is warmly welcomed by his new conductor, who speaks candidly about the musicians' peculiarities and olates. The conflict-ridden Jeppe quickly gets an example of these olates and happens to give the embittered second clarinetist Bo with a cursed promise of a solo part. But it has far-reaching consequences.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Frederik Cilius Jørgensen as Bo
- Rasmus Bruun as Jeppe Nygren
- Neel Rønholt as Regitze
- Lise Baastrup as Gertrud
- Caspar Phillipson as Simon
- Emma Sehested Høeg as Elin
- Ina-Miriam Rosenbaum as Vibeke
- Esther Wanda Flagstad de Tusch-Lec as Alma
Supporting cast
- Lene Maria Christensen as Lene
Guest cast
- May Simón Lifschitz as Anastacia
- Johannes Wanselow as Marcellino
- Anna Neye Poulsen as Irene
- Carsten Kressner as Leif
- Lado Hadzic as Friedmann
- Julie Rudbæk as Mette
- Martin Bo Lindsten as Tobias' far
- August Christian Høyer-Kruse-Vinkel as Tobias
- Birgitte Prins as Violinist 1
- Tore Dokkedahl as Klarinet Klaus
- Jonas Grum as Tømrer Claus
- Mads Vinther as Frederik
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 1, 2022 | July 1, 2022 |
| Season 2 | 10 | April 12, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 After taking on the position as the new deputy head of the Copenhagen Symphonic Orchestra, Jeppe Nygren is forewarned about the peculiar habits of musicians. Soon, he finds himself entangled in a conflict with Bo Høxenhaven, the second clarinetist. |
July 1, 2022 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Bo's inappropriate comment to Anastacia is blown up by Simon Elliot into a major sexual harassment case. Jeppe is asked to take on the case before the role of the legal department come into play. |
July 1, 2022 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bo reluctantly seeks therapy for his troubling views on women. On Valentine's Day, he learns of Regitze's infidelity; Jeppe, shocked by conductor Marcellino's sexist comments, fights to protect the orchestra's dignity after the harassment case. |
July 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Jeppe finds solace in yoga and a furnished apartment; Regitze has sobered up and lives together with Simon; Bo struggles with Elin's departure for maternity leave and her move to Italy with her fiancé. |
April 12, 2024 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Jeppe presents the new budget cuts to the Orchestra, which does not land well; Bo, very upset by his mother's recently discovered cancer diagnosis, is already at odds with the new staff. |
April 12, 2024 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Bo has to deal with Simon's return to the Orchestra as well as the arrival of Hans Fischer, a terrible clarinet player, all vying for the principal clarinet spot; to attract a younger audience, the Orchestra features rapper Sin the Rellah. |
April 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | DR1 |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 1, 2022 |
| Last aired | May 10, 2024 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 06:00:00 |