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Ensemble

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Orchestral

 

 

Vocal

 

Orquestra Ciutat de Barcelona, also known as the Barcelona City Orchestra, is a classical music ensemble based in Barcelona, Spain. The orchestra was founded in 1944 by conductor Antoni Ros-Marbà, who served as its music director until 1962. Since then, the orchestra has been led by a number of distinguished conductors, including Salvador Mas Conde, Edmon Colomer, and Pablo González. The orchestra is made up of approximately 80 musicians, many of whom are from Spain but also includes musicians from other countries. The ensemble has a reputation for excellence in both classical and contemporary music, and has performed with some of the world's most renowned soloists and conductors. One of the highlights of the orchestra's history was its performance at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. The orchestra played at the opening ceremony, which was watched by millions of people around the world. The orchestra also performed at the closing ceremony, where it played a medley of Spanish music that included works by Manuel de Falla and Isaac Albéniz. In addition to its Olympic performances, the orchestra has also been recognized for its excellence in classical music. In 1999, it was awarded the National Music Prize by the Spanish Ministry of Culture, which is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon a Spanish musical ensemble. The orchestra has also won numerous other awards and accolades throughout its history, including the City of Barcelona Prize for Culture and the Gold Medal of the Generalitat de Catalunya. The orchestra has a diverse repertoire that includes works by classical composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms, as well as contemporary composers such as Arvo Pärt and John Adams. The ensemble has also commissioned new works from a number of contemporary composers, including Joan Guinjoan and Albert Guinovart. One of the orchestra's most notable performances was its 2011 concert at the Palau de la Música Catalana, which featured a program of works by Spanish composers. The concert included works by Manuel de Falla, Joaquín Rodrigo, and Isaac Albéniz, and was conducted by Pablo González. The concert was widely praised for its interpretation of the works, and was hailed as a celebration of Spanish music. Another highlight of the orchestra's history was its 2016 performance at the Gran Teatre del Liceu, which featured a program of works by Russian composers. The concert included works by Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Shostakovich, and was conducted by Kazushi Ono. The concert was praised for its powerful interpretation of the works, and was hailed as a tribute to the great Russian composers. The orchestra has also collaborated with a number of renowned soloists, including pianist Lang Lang, violinist Maxim Vengerov, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. These collaborations have resulted in some of the orchestra's most memorable performances, including its 2013 concert with Lang Lang at the Palau de la Música Catalana. In addition to its performances in Barcelona, the orchestra has also toured extensively throughout Spain and Europe. The ensemble has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Overall, Orquestra Ciutat de Barcelona is one of Spain's most renowned classical music ensembles.

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