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The São Paulo Symphony Orchestra (Osesp) is one of the most renowned classical music ensembles in Brazil. Founded in 1954, the orchestra has become a cultural icon in the country, performing in some of the most prestigious venues around the world. The orchestra was founded by the São Paulo State Government, with the aim of promoting classical music in the region. The first conductor of the orchestra was Souza Lima, who led the ensemble until 1958. Since then, the orchestra has had several conductors, including Eleazar de Carvalho, John Neschling, and Marin Alsop. One of the main members of the orchestra is the concertmaster, Claudio Cruz. Born in São Paulo, Cruz began his musical studies at the age of six. He has won several awards, including the first prize at the Pablo Sarasate International Violin Competition in Spain. Cruz has been the concertmaster of Osesp since 2008 and has also performed as a soloist with the orchestra. Another important member of the orchestra is the principal cellist, Robert Suetholz. Born in the United States, Suetholz has performed with several orchestras around the world, including the New York Philharmonic and the Berlin Philharmonic. He has been the principal cellist of Osesp since 2012. Over the years, Osesp has performed some of the most important works in the classical music repertoire. In 1999, the orchestra performed Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, conducted by John Neschling, in a historic concert at the São Paulo Municipal Theatre. The concert was broadcast live on television and was attended by thousands of people. In 2012, Osesp performed at the BBC Proms in London, one of the most prestigious classical music festivals in the world. The orchestra performed works by Brazilian composers, including Villa-Lobos and Camargo Guarnieri, as well as Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5. The concert was conducted by Marin Alsop, who became the first woman to conduct the Last Night of the Proms in 2013. Osesp has also won several awards over the years. In 2002, the orchestra won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Classical Album, for their recording of Villa-Lobos' Symphony No. 10. In 2011, Osesp won the Gramophone Award for Best Orchestra, becoming the first South American orchestra to win the award. In addition to their performances, Osesp is also committed to music education. The orchestra has a music school, the Tom Jobim School of Music, which provides free music education to children and young people from low-income families. The school has produced several talented musicians, some of whom have gone on to join Osesp. In conclusion, the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra is a world-class ensemble that has become a cultural icon in Brazil. With its talented musicians, historic performances, and commitment to music education, Osesp has established itself as one of the most important classical music institutions in the world.

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