Noord Nederlands Orkest

In 1989, the NFO was merged with a second orchestra, the Frysk Orkest (originally from Leeuwarden), to establish the NNO in its present form.

The orchestra's most recent managing director was Ingeborg Walinga, who was named to the post in March 2011 and formally assumed the title on 1 June 2011.

[3] In October 2021, the NNO announced the appointment of Liesbeth Kok as its next managing director, effective 1 January 2022.

Alexander Vedernikov held the title of principal guest conductor (vaste gastdirigent) from 2001 to 2003.

In March 2011, the NNO announced the appointment of Stefan Asbury as its chief conductor, as of the 2011–2012 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.