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The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra was a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1945 by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association. The orchestra was created to perform at the Hollywood Bowl, an outdoor amphitheater located in Los Angeles, California. The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra was led by a number of renowned conductors, including Leopold Stokowski, Eugene Ormandy, and André Previn. The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra was made up of some of the finest musicians in the world. The ensemble's main members included violinist Isaac Stern, cellist Gregor Piatigorsky, and pianist Arthur Rubinstein. These musicians were known for their virtuosity and their ability to bring out the best in the music they played. One of the highlights of the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra's career was their performance of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in 1947. This performance was conducted by Leopold Stokowski and featured a chorus of over 1,000 singers. The performance was a huge success and was attended by over 20,000 people. Another notable performance by the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra was their rendition of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture in 1951. This performance was conducted by André Previn and featured live cannon fire. The performance was so popular that it became an annual tradition at the Hollywood Bowl. The Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra also received a number of awards and accolades throughout their career. In 1951, the ensemble was awarded a Grammy Award for Best Classical Performance - Orchestra. The orchestra was also featured in a number of films, including the 1953 movie "Tonight We Sing" and the 1956 movie "The Best Things in Life Are Free." Despite their success, the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra disbanded in 1954. The ensemble's members went on to pursue successful solo careers, but the legacy of the Hollywood Bowl Symphony Orchestra lives on. The orchestra's recordings continue to be popular among classical music enthusiasts, and their performances at the Hollywood Bowl are still remembered as some of the greatest in the history of classical music.

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