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Große Film-Funk und Bühnenorchester, also known as the Great Film, Radio and Stage Orchestra, is a classical music ensemble that has been entertaining audiences for over 80 years. The orchestra was founded in 1938 in Berlin, Germany, by conductor and composer Franz Grothe. Grothe was a well-known composer and conductor in Germany, having already composed music for over 100 films by the time he founded the orchestra. He wanted to create an ensemble that could perform his film scores and other popular music in a concert setting. The orchestra quickly gained popularity and became one of the most sought-after ensembles in Germany. The orchestra's main members have changed over the years, but it has always been made up of some of the best musicians in Germany. In the early years, the orchestra was made up of mostly German musicians, but as the ensemble gained international recognition, musicians from all over the world joined the group. One of the highlights of the orchestra's early years was its performance at the 1939 World's Fair in New York City. The orchestra was invited to perform at the German Pavilion, and its performance was broadcast live on radio stations across the United States. The performance was a huge success, and the orchestra gained many new fans in the United States. During World War II, the orchestra continued to perform, despite the difficult circumstances. Many of its members were drafted into the German military, but the orchestra continued to perform with new members. The orchestra's music was often used to boost morale among German soldiers and civilians. After the war, the orchestra continued to perform and gained even more popularity. In the 1950s and 1960s, the orchestra became known for its performances of popular music, including jazz and swing. The orchestra also continued to perform film scores, and its recordings of these scores became bestsellers in Germany. One of the orchestra's most famous performances was its 1962 concert at the Berlin Philharmonic Hall. The concert was a tribute to composer and conductor Franz Grothe, who had passed away earlier that year. The orchestra performed some of Grothe's most famous compositions, including music from the film "Das gibt's nur einmal" and the operetta "Das Land des Lächelns." The concert was a huge success, and the orchestra received a standing ovation from the audience. In the 1970s and 1980s, the orchestra continued to perform and record music, but its popularity began to wane. The rise of rock and pop music made classical music less popular, and the orchestra struggled to attract new audiences. However, the orchestra continued to perform and record, and its music remained popular among its loyal fans. In the 1990s and 2000s, the orchestra experienced a resurgence in popularity. Its recordings of film scores and popular music were rediscovered by a new generation of music fans, and the orchestra began to perform more frequently. The orchestra also began to collaborate with other musicians and ensembles, including jazz musicians and opera singers. Today, the orchestra is still active and continues to perform and record music. Its members are some of the best musicians in Germany, and the ensemble is known for its high-quality performances of classical and popular music.

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