It was formed by François-Antoine Habeneck in pioneering fashion, aiming to present Beethoven's symphonies, but over time it became more conservative in its programming.
[1] Its long existence kept the tradition of playing taught at the Conservatoire prominent in French musical life.
[2] In 1967, financial difficulties, along with irregular work for the players and poor pay led to a decision by the French government to form a new orchestra.
Notable premieres given by the orchestra include Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique, Saint-Saëns's Cello Concerto No.
The Paris Conservatoire Orchestra also made the first recording of Debussy's La mer with conductor Piero Coppola in 1928.