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Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
Founded: 1920 Birmingham, England
The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is based in Birmingham in England. The orchestra was founded as the City of Birmingham Orchestra in 1920, with Edward Elgar conducting its first concert. Adrian Boult was its chief conductor from 1924 to 1930. It became a full time organisation in 1944, changing its name to the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra in 1948. The composer Andrzej Panufnik was chief conductor from 1957 to 1960.
The orchestra made recordings and gave regular concerts, but did not gain any international renown until Simon Rattle became its chief conductor in 1980. Under him, the orchestra became one of the leading ensembles in Britain, and gained a name for its interpretations of late romantic and 20th century works. In 1990, the post of Radcliffe Composer in Association was created, with Mark-Anthony Turnage filling the role. In 1995 Judith Weir became Fairbairn Composer in Association.
The Finn Sakari Oramo took over from Simon Rattle in 1998, upon the latter securing a post at the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra.
Source: Wikipedia Website
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Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works |
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Basil Cameron |
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Arias from BWV 68, BWV 201 (w/ Soprano Isobel Baillie) |
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Louis Frémaux |
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The Wise Virgins, suite from the ballet (arranged music of J.S. Bach) |
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