The Russian orchestra was founded by conductor Teodor Currentzis in 2004 in Novosibirsk, from 2011 to 2019 it was part of the troupe of the Perm Opera and Ballet Theater. Since 2019 musicAeterna has been an independent band funded by sponsors. The St. Petersburg House of Radio (or Leningrad House of Radio = [l1367701]) became his creative residence. MusicAeterna Chorus is also associated with the ensemble.