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The Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1956 in San Remo, Italy. The ensemble was created specifically for the San Remo Festival, which is an annual music festival that showcases Italian popular music. However, the Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival was unique in that it focused on classical music rather than popular music. The ensemble was made up of some of the most talented classical musicians in Italy at the time. The main members of the ensemble included conductor Gianandrea Gavazzeni, violinist Uto Ughi, and pianist Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli. These musicians were all well-known in the classical music world and had already established themselves as some of the best in their respective fields. The Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances and its ability to bring classical music to a wider audience. The ensemble's performances were often broadcast on television and radio, which helped to increase its popularity even further. One of the highlights of the Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival's career was its performance at the 1958 Edinburgh International Festival. The ensemble was invited to perform at the festival, which was a huge honor and a testament to its growing reputation. The performance was a huge success and helped to establish the ensemble as one of the best classical music ensembles in the world. Over the years, the Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival continued to perform at various festivals and concerts around the world. The ensemble also recorded several albums, which were well-received by both critics and audiences alike. In 1972, the ensemble was awarded the prestigious Premio Abbiati, which is an award given by the Italian music critics association to the best classical music ensemble of the year. This was a huge honor for the Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival and helped to solidify its place as one of the best classical music ensembles in Italy. Despite its success, the Orchestra of the 6th San Remo Festival eventually disbanded in the late 1970s. However, its legacy lives on and it is still remembered as one of the most important classical music ensembles in Italian history. Its members went on to have successful solo careers and continue to be celebrated for their contributions to the classical music world.

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