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The Kölner Rundfunkorchester, also known as the Cologne Radio Orchestra, is a classical music ensemble based in Cologne, Germany. The orchestra was founded in 1947 by the Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), a public broadcasting corporation in Germany. The WDR wanted to create a professional orchestra that could perform live on radio broadcasts and also record music for commercial release. The Kölner Rundfunkorchester has had many notable conductors over the years, including Günter Wand, Christoph von Dohnányi, and Markus Stenz. The orchestra has also collaborated with many famous soloists, such as pianist Martha Argerich, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. One of the highlights of the Kölner Rundfunkorchester's history was its performance at the 1953 Salzburg Festival. The orchestra played under the baton of conductor Otto Klemperer, and the concert was a huge success. The orchestra also performed at the 1958 World Expo in Brussels, where it played a program of German music. In 1964, the Kölner Rundfunkorchester won the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. The orchestra has also won several other awards over the years, including the German Record Critics' Award and the Echo Klassik Award. The Kölner Rundfunkorchester has a diverse repertoire that includes classical, romantic, and contemporary music. The orchestra has recorded music by many famous composers, such as Beethoven, Mozart, Brahms, and Mahler. The orchestra has also premiered works by contemporary composers, such as Hans Werner Henze and Wolfgang Rihm. In addition to its radio broadcasts and recordings, the Kölner Rundfunkorchester has also performed live concerts throughout Germany and around the world. The orchestra has played in many famous concert halls, such as the Berlin Philharmonic, the Vienna Musikverein, and the Royal Albert Hall in London. The Kölner Rundfunkorchester has had many talented musicians over the years, including violinist and concertmaster Igor Ozim, who played with the orchestra from 1959 to 1964. The orchestra's current concertmaster is Christiane Edinger, who has been with the orchestra since 1994. The Kölner Rundfunkorchester has also had many notable guest conductors over the years, such as Herbert von Karajan, Leonard Bernstein, and Claudio Abbado. The orchestra has also worked with many famous composers, such as Karlheinz Stockhausen and György Ligeti. In recent years, the Kölner Rundfunkorchester has continued to be a leading orchestra in Germany and around the world. The orchestra has recorded several albums of classical and contemporary music, and it has also performed live concerts in many countries, including Japan, China, and the United States. Overall, the Kölner Rundfunkorchester has a rich history and a bright future. The orchestra has played an important role in the development of classical music in Germany, and it continues to be a leading ensemble in the world of classical music today.

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