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The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is a world-renowned classical music ensemble based in Dallas, Texas. Founded in 1900, the orchestra has a rich history of musical excellence and has become a cultural icon in the city of Dallas. The DSO was founded by a group of local musicians who were passionate about bringing classical music to the people of Dallas. The orchestra's first concert was held on October 22, 1900, at the city's State Fair of Texas. The concert was a huge success, and the DSO quickly gained a reputation for its high-quality performances. Over the years, the DSO has had many talented musicians and conductors. Some of the most notable include conductor Antal Doráti, who led the orchestra from 1945 to 1949, and conductor Eduardo Mata, who served as music director from 1977 until his untimely death in 1995. Other notable conductors include Andrew Litton, Jaap van Zweden, and Fabio Luisi. The DSO has also had many talented musicians over the years. Some of the most notable include violinist Emanuel Borok, who served as concertmaster from 1985 to 2010, and cellist Lynn Harrell, who was a frequent guest soloist with the orchestra. Other notable musicians include pianist Van Cliburn, who performed with the DSO on many occasions, and clarinetist David Shifrin, who served as principal clarinet from 1975 to 1978. The DSO has performed many notable works over the years, including Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, Mahler's Symphony No. 2, and Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring. The orchestra has also premiered many new works, including pieces by composers such as John Adams, Jennifer Higdon, and Christopher Rouse. One of the DSO's most notable performances was its appearance at the 1936 Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas. The orchestra performed a series of concerts that were broadcast live on the radio, and the performances were heard by millions of people across the country. The DSO also performed at the opening of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in 1989, which is now the orchestra's home venue. The DSO has received many awards and accolades over the years. In 1991, the orchestra won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance, Instrumental Soloist or Soloists (with Orchestra) for its recording of Prokofiev's Piano Concertos Nos. 1 and 3 with pianist André Watts. The DSO has also been nominated for several other Grammy Awards, including Best Orchestral Performance and Best Classical Album. In addition to its musical performances, the DSO is also committed to music education and outreach. The orchestra has a number of educational programs, including the Young Strings program, which provides free music lessons to underserved children in the Dallas area. The DSO also has a community outreach program that brings music to schools, hospitals, and other community organizations. Today, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra continues to be one of the premier classical music ensembles in the world. With its talented musicians, world-class conductors, and commitment to musical excellence and education, the DSO is a cultural treasure that has enriched the lives of countless people in Dallas and beyond.

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