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Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in Stuttgart, Germany in 1946. The orchestra was established by the German composer and conductor, Willy Mattes, who served as its first music director. The ensemble was initially formed as a studio orchestra for the recording of film scores and other commercial music, but it soon gained a reputation for its high-quality performances of classical repertoire. Over the years, Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra has featured many talented musicians, including some of the most renowned instrumentalists and conductors in the world. Some of the orchestra's most notable members have included the violinist Wolfgang Marschner, the cellist Julius Berger, and the conductor Neville Marriner. One of the highlights of Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra's early career was its collaboration with the German composer and conductor, Hans Werner Henze. In the 1950s and 1960s, the orchestra performed many of Henze's works, including his opera "Boulevard Solitude" and his ballet "Ondine". These performances helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as a leading interpreter of contemporary classical music. In the 1970s and 1980s, Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra continued to build on its success with performances of works by composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms. The orchestra also collaborated with many of the leading soloists of the day, including the pianist Martha Argerich and the violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter. One of the most memorable performances in the orchestra's history took place in 1987, when it performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Herbert von Karajan. This performance was widely acclaimed and helped to cement Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra's reputation as one of the finest orchestras in Europe. Over the years, Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra has received many awards and accolades for its performances and recordings. In 1978, the orchestra won a Grammy Award for its recording of Mozart's "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik". The orchestra has also been awarded the German Record Critics' Award and the Echo Klassik Award for its recordings of works by Bach, Beethoven, and other composers. Today, Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra continues to perform and record classical music under the direction of its current music director, Matthias Foremny. The orchestra's repertoire includes works by both classical and contemporary composers, and it continues to collaborate with some of the most talented soloists and conductors in the world. With its rich history and ongoing commitment to excellence, Stuttgart Ton-Studio Orchestra remains one of the most respected and admired classical music ensembles in Europe.

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