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The National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland (NSOI) is a classical music ensemble based in Dublin, Ireland. Founded in 1948, the orchestra has become one of the most prominent and respected orchestras in Ireland and has gained international recognition for its performances. The NSOI was founded by a group of musicians who were passionate about classical music and wanted to create an orchestra that would showcase the best of Irish talent. The orchestra's first conductor was Dr. Milan Horvat, a Croatian conductor who had previously worked with the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra. Under Horvat's leadership, the NSOI quickly gained a reputation for excellence and began to attract some of the best musicians in Ireland. Over the years, the NSOI has had many talented musicians as members, including some who have gone on to achieve international fame. One of the most notable members of the orchestra was the Irish violinist and conductor, Barry Douglas. Douglas joined the NSOI as a pianist in the 1970s and went on to become the orchestra's principal conductor in the 1990s. He is now one of the most respected conductors in the world and has won numerous awards for his work. The NSOI has performed in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall in New York, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and the Musikverein in Vienna. The orchestra has also collaborated with some of the most renowned conductors and soloists in the world, including Leonard Bernstein, Yehudi Menuhin, and Plácido Domingo. One of the NSOI's most memorable performances was at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Dublin in 2003. The orchestra performed a specially commissioned piece by Irish composer Shaun Davey, which was broadcast to millions of people around the world. The NSOI has also performed at many other major events, including the Eurovision Song Contest and the St. Patrick's Day Parade in New York. The NSOI has won many awards over the years, including the National Arts Award for Best Orchestra in 1997 and the Irish Times/ESB Award for Best Classical Music Act in 2002. The orchestra has also been nominated for several Grammy Awards for its recordings, including a nomination for Best Orchestral Performance in 2002 for its recording of John Corigliano's Symphony No. 1. In recent years, the NSOI has continued to go from strength to strength under the leadership of its current principal conductor, Nathalie Stutzmann. Stutzmann, who is also a renowned mezzo-soprano, has brought a fresh energy and enthusiasm to the orchestra and has helped to attract a new generation of music lovers to classical music. In conclusion, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland is a world-class ensemble that has played a significant role in promoting classical music in Ireland and around the world. With its talented musicians, prestigious performances, and numerous awards, the NSOI is a testament to the power of music to inspire and unite people from all walks of life.

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