Vienna Philharmonic
There is perhaps no other musical ensemble more consistently and closely associated with the history and tradition of European classical music than the Vienna Philharmonic. In the course of its nearly 170-year history, the musicians of this most prominent orchestra of the capital city of music have been an integral part of a musical... read more»
Mariinsky Orchestra
The Mariinsky Orchestra is one of the finest in the world. One of the oldest ensembles in Russia, its history dates back over two hundred years. The orchestra’s golden age began in the second half of the 19th century; this period is linked to Eduard Napravnik, a leading figure in Russian opera and Kapellmeister of the Imperial Theatre from 1863 to 1916. Under Napravnik and his management, a...
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Prague Symphony Orchestra
Today's Prague Symphony Orchestra was founded in the autumn of 1934. In its early years, the ensemble did not only perform purely classical opera and symphony literature, but also film music: thus its abbreviation ‘FOK’...
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Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt
The Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt emerged in 1971 through the fusion of the Kleist Theatre Orchestra with the Kulturorchester Frankfurt. Its roots, however, date back to the year of 1842 when it performed
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Zagreb Philharmonic
The Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra, the best known orchestra in Croatia, has been a successful figure on the music scene since 1871. Under the leadership of masters of the conductor's baton such as ...
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Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) is a symphony orchestra of international renown, whose character has been shaped by several generations of musicians, longstanding collaboration with each of the six chief conductors and the unique...
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Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
The Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra was founded in 1918. In the 1930s under chief-conductor Eduard Flipse it developed into one of the most prominent orchestras of the Netherlands. With Jean Fournet and Edo de Waart the orchestra entered a new era. It was together with De Waart, who was appointed...
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Czech National Symphony Orchestra
Considered one of the Czech Republic´s greatest orchestras, the Czech National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO) is respected today also as one of busiest symphonic ensembles in Europe.
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Philharmonia of the Nations
Let's make music as friends“ - Leonard Bernstein´s ideal of an international, young and professional orchestra inspired Justus Frantz in 1995, to found his own orchestra: the Philharmonia of the Nations...
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