From 1959 to 1973, Vandernoot was conductor and artistic director of La Monnaie. For the 1974-1975 season, he was artistic director of the Belgian National Orchestra. From 1975 to 1983, he was chief conductor of deFilharmonie (Antwerp), which is now called Antwerp Symphony Orchestra.
From 1959 to 1973, Vandernoot was a conductor and artistic director at La Monnaie. For the 1974-1975 season, he became the artistic director of the Belgian National Orchestra. From 1975 to 1983, he held the position of chief conductor for deFilharmonie (now Antwerp Symphony Orchestra).