The new name stands for the "unbroken motivation of all those responsible to make the cultural beacon of Aargau shine even brighter", the orchestra writes in an official statement.

The professional orchestra of around 60 musicians has two subscription series of its own with symphonic programming. It also makes regular guest appearances at the Tonhalle Zurich and is the house orchestra for the "Hallwyl Castle Opera", which takes place every three years.

The orchestra is supported by the Canton of Aargau, which in 2010 awarded it an "outstanding status in the cultural landscape of Aargau". British conductor Douglas Bostock has been the orchestra's principal conductor since 2001.

The official name change, which also involves a logo change (see illustration), will take place at the end of the current season on June 30, 2013. The orchestra can be reached from May 29 under the URL www.argoviaphil.ch.