The Oulu Music Society (Oulun Soitannollinen Seura) was established in 1901, and worked with such musicians as Toivo Kuula and Jean Sibelius.

Under Gustavsson, Oulu Sinfonia has recorded commercially for such labels as Ondine.

[1] The current chief conductor of the orchestra is Rumon Gamba, since January 2022.

[2][3] In February 2024, the orchestra announced the extension of Gamba's contract as chief conductor through 2026.

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