Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra
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The Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra (Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks) is an "internationally renowned orchestra" based in Munich, Germany.[1] It was founded in 1949 by Eugen Jochum, who was also principal conductor until 1960. It is regularly considered one of the best musical ensembles in the world[1] and the finest radio orchestra in the world. Its primary concert venue is the Herkulesaal in the Residenz.
The orchestra received a Grammy Award in 2006 for Best Orchestral Performance.
[edit] Chief conductors
- Mariss Jansons (2003— )
- Lorin Maazel (1993–2002)
- Colin Davis (1983–1992)
- Rafael Kubelík (1961–1979)
- Eugen Jochum (1949–1960)
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Notebook: Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Program 1 & 2, Performance Media, November 2006, pp. 13A–14A.
