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Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra was a popular classical music ensemble that was founded in 1937 by Trinidadian musician Edmundo Ros. The ensemble was known for its unique blend of Latin American rhythms and classical music, which made it a favorite among audiences around the world. Edmundo Ros was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad, in 1910. He was the son of a Scottish father and a Venezuelan mother, and he grew up in a multicultural environment that exposed him to a wide range of musical styles. As a young man, Ros became interested in music and began playing the drums and the piano. He later moved to London, where he studied music and began performing in local clubs and theaters. In 1937, Ros formed his own orchestra, which he called Edmundo Ros & His Rumba Band. The ensemble was initially made up of a group of musicians from Trinidad and other Caribbean countries, and it quickly gained a reputation for its lively performances and infectious rhythms. Over the years, the ensemble evolved and expanded, incorporating elements of jazz, swing, and other musical styles. One of the key members of Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra was vocalist Yvonne Manning, who joined the ensemble in the early 1940s. Manning was known for her powerful voice and her ability to sing in a variety of languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and English. She became a fixture of the ensemble and was featured on many of its most popular recordings. Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra became one of the most popular classical music ensembles in the world. The ensemble toured extensively, performing in Europe, the United States, and other parts of the world. It also recorded numerous albums, many of which became bestsellers. One of the highlights of Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra's career was its performance at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1949. The concert was a huge success, and it helped to cement the ensemble's reputation as one of the premier classical music ensembles in the world. Over the years, the ensemble continued to perform at prestigious venues and events, including the Edinburgh Festival and the Royal Variety Performance. In addition to its live performances, Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra also made numerous appearances on radio and television. The ensemble was a regular feature on the BBC's "Music While You Work" program, which was broadcast during the Second World War to boost morale among workers. The ensemble also appeared on a number of variety shows and other programs, including "The Ed Sullivan Show" in the United States. Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra received numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 1951, the ensemble was awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Philharmonic Society, one of the highest honors in classical music. The ensemble also received a number of other awards and nominations, including several Ivor Novello Awards for its recordings. Despite its success, Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra faced a number of challenges over the years. In the 1960s, the rise of rock and roll and other popular music styles led to a decline in the popularity of classical music ensembles like Edmundo Ros & His Orchestra. The ensemble continued to perform and record, but it never regained the level of success that it had enjoyed in the 1940s and 1950s. Edmundo Ros retired from performing in the 1970s, but his legacy lived on.

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