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The Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart, also known as the SWR Symphony Orchestra, is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Stuttgart, Germany. The orchestra was founded in 1945 as the Southwest German Radio Symphony Orchestra, and has since become one of the most respected orchestras in Europe. The founding of the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart was a direct result of the end of World War II. In 1945, the French military government in Germany established a radio station in Stuttgart, which included a symphony orchestra. The orchestra was initially made up of musicians from the former Stuttgart Philharmonic Orchestra, which had been disbanded during the war. The first conductor of the new orchestra was Hans Müller-Kray, who led the ensemble until 1950. Over the years, the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart has had many notable conductors, including Sergiu Celibidache, who led the orchestra from 1971 to 1977. Celibidache was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his insistence on long rehearsals, which resulted in some of the most precise and powerful performances in the orchestra's history. Other notable conductors who have worked with the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart include Georges Prêtre, who led the orchestra from 1959 to 1965, and Sir Roger Norrington, who served as principal conductor from 1998 to 2011. Norrington was known for his innovative approach to classical music, which included using period instruments and performing works at their original tempos. The Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart has also had many notable soloists perform with the ensemble over the years. Some of the most famous include pianist Martha Argerich, violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. One of the highlights of the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart's history was its performance at the 1956 Salzburg Festival. The orchestra performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony under the baton of conductor Hans Rosbaud, and the performance was widely praised for its power and intensity. Another notable performance by the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart was its 2006 performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 8, also known as the "Symphony of a Thousand." The performance featured eight soloists, four choirs, and the orchestra, and was conducted by Sir Roger Norrington. The performance was recorded and released on CD, and received widespread critical acclaim. The Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart has also won many awards over the years, including the German Record Critics' Award, the Echo Klassik Award, and the Diapason d'Or. The orchestra has recorded extensively, with over 200 recordings to its name, including works by Beethoven, Brahms, Mahler, and many others. Today, the Radio Symphony Orchestra of Stuttgart continues to be one of the most respected and innovative orchestras in Europe. The ensemble is known for its precision, power, and commitment to excellence, and continues to attract some of the most talented musicians and conductors from around the world.

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