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The Polish Radio Orchestra Warszawa is a classical music ensemble that has been a prominent figure in the Polish music scene since its founding in 1945. The orchestra has a rich history of performances and awards, and its members have included some of the most talented musicians in Poland. The orchestra was founded shortly after the end of World War II, when the Polish government decided to establish a national radio station. The station, Polskie Radio, needed an orchestra to provide music for its broadcasts, and so the Polish Radio Orchestra Warszawa was born. The orchestra's first conductor was Grzegorz Fitelberg, a renowned Polish composer and conductor who had previously led the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra. Over the years, the Polish Radio Orchestra Warszawa has had many talented musicians as members, including violinist Henryk Szeryng and pianist Krystian Zimerman. The orchestra has also worked with many famous conductors, including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta, and Claudio Abbado. One of the highlights of the orchestra's history was its performance at the 1956 International Festival of Contemporary Music in Venice. The orchestra played works by Polish composers, including Witold Lutosławski and Andrzej Panufnik, and received critical acclaim for its performances. This was a significant moment for the orchestra, as it helped to establish its reputation as a leading ensemble in the world of contemporary classical music. Another notable performance by the Polish Radio Orchestra Warszawa was its 1976 concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The orchestra played works by Polish composers, including Karol Szymanowski and Witold Lutosławski, and received a standing ovation from the audience. This performance helped to raise the profile of the orchestra outside of Poland and cemented its reputation as a world-class ensemble. Over the years, the Polish Radio Orchestra Warszawa has won many awards and accolades for its performances. In 1955, the orchestra won the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Karol Szymanowski's Symphony No. 3. In 1978, the orchestra won the Prix Italia for its recording of Witold Lutosławski's Symphony No. 3. The orchestra has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for its recordings of works by Polish composers. Today, the Polish Radio Orchestra Warszawa continues to be a leading ensemble in the world of classical music. The orchestra performs regularly in Poland and around the world, and its recordings are widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike. The orchestra's commitment to promoting Polish music and culture has helped to establish it as an important cultural institution in Poland and beyond.

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