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Ensemble

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Baroque

 

 

Modern

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Concerto

 

The Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova is a classical music ensemble based in Craiova, Romania. The orchestra was founded in 1949 and has since become one of the most renowned orchestras in Romania. The founding of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova was a result of the post-World War II cultural revival in Romania. The orchestra was established as part of the Craiova Philharmonic Society, which aimed to promote classical music in the region. The first conductor of the orchestra was the Romanian composer and conductor, Constantin Silvestri. Over the years, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova has had many notable members, including the conductor and composer, Sergiu Celibidache, who served as the orchestra's principal conductor from 1950 to 1952. Other notable conductors who have worked with the orchestra include Cristian Mandeal, Horia Andreescu, and Gheorghe Costin. The Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova has performed extensively both in Romania and abroad. The orchestra has toured throughout Europe, Asia, and the Americas, performing in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including the Royal Albert Hall in London, the Musikverein in Vienna, and the Carnegie Hall in New York. One of the highlights of the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova's career was its performance at the 1964 Edinburgh International Festival. The orchestra's performance of George Enescu's Symphony No. 3 was met with critical acclaim, and the orchestra was invited to perform at the festival again in 1966. The Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova has also been recognized for its recordings. In 1998, the orchestra's recording of George Enescu's Symphony No. 2 won the Grand Prix du Disque from the Académie Charles Cros in France. The orchestra has also recorded works by other Romanian composers, including Dinu Lipatti, Nicolae Bretan, and Tiberiu Olah. In addition to its performances and recordings, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova has also been involved in educational and outreach programs. The orchestra has worked with local schools and music conservatories to promote classical music education and has also organized concerts for children and young people. Today, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova continues to be one of the leading orchestras in Romania. The orchestra's current principal conductor is Alexandru Iosub, who has been with the orchestra since 2015. The orchestra's repertoire includes works by both Romanian and international composers, and it continues to perform regularly both in Romania and abroad. In conclusion, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova is a classical music ensemble with a rich history and a reputation for excellence. Founded in 1949 as part of the Craiova Philharmonic Society, the orchestra has performed extensively both in Romania and abroad and has been recognized for its recordings and educational programs. With its current principal conductor, Alexandru Iosub, the Orchestre Philharmonique de Craiova continues to be a leading orchestra in Romania and a cultural ambassador for the country.

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