| Göteborgs Symfoniker | |
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| Also known as | Gothenburg Symphony |
| Origin | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupations | Symphony orchestra |
| Years active | 1905-present |
| Website | www.gso.se |
| Members | |
| Principal Conductor Gustavo Dudamel Principal Guest Conductors Christian Zacharias Principal Conductor Emeritus Neeme Järvi |
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| Past members | |
| Founder Wilhelm Stenhammar |
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The Göteborgs Symfoniker (Gothenburg Symphony, or Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra) is an orchestra based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded in 1905, it was granted the title of the "National Orchestra of Sweden" in 1997. The GSO is resident at the Gothenburg Concert Hall, built in 1935.
Although the GSO has a broad repertoire, it has a special affinity for the works of the Nordic Late Romantic composers, such as Jean Sibelius and Edvard Grieg, which has comprised the bulk of its recorded output, as well as Neeme Järvi's specialty, Prokofiev. During Järvi's 22 years as principal conductor, the orchestra's longest, its reputation on the world stage was greatly increased, including sponsorships from Volvo and a recording contract with Deutsche Grammophon. Järvi currently holds the title of Principal Conductor Emeritus (Chefdirigent Emeritus) with the GSO.
Since 2007, the orchestra's principal conductor has been Gustavo Dudamel. In 2008, his initial contract with the GSO was extended to 2011,[1] and in September 2009 his contract was further extended to 2012.[2] The orchestra's current principal guest conductor is Christian Zacharias.
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