Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra
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The Vienna Radio Symphony Orchestra (German: Radio-Symphonieorchester Wien) is the only radio orchestra in Austria. Founded in 1969, it was known as the ORF Symphony Orchestra (German: ORF-Symphonieorchester) until 1996. Unlike most other Austrian orchestras, it has a substantial focus on contemporary classical music.
[edit] Principal conductors
- Bertrand de Billy (2002–)
- Dennis Russell Davies (1996–2002)
- Pinchas Steinberg (1989–1996)
- Lothar Zagrosek (1982–1986)
- Leif Segerstam (1975–1982)
- Milan Horvat (1969–1975)
