Gramophone is delighted to announce the six ensembles nominated for our 2025 Orchestra of the Year Award. The only Gramophone Award decided by public vote, this prestigious accolade highlights ensembles who have produced exceptional recordings over the past year. From Boston to the Baltic Sea via Manchester, we hope that our selection of orchestras will inspire much thought – and most importantly of all, much listening.

The nominees are:

BBC Symphony Orchestra
Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra
Hallé Orchestra
Le Concert des Nations

Vote using the form below before midnight (BST) on August 18, 2025.

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