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The ORF Symphony Orchestra is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Vienna, Austria. The orchestra was founded in 1969 by the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation (ORF) and has since become one of the most respected orchestras in Europe. The orchestra's early years were marked by a focus on contemporary music, with many of its early performances featuring works by living composers. This commitment to new music has continued throughout the orchestra's history, with the ORF Symphony Orchestra commissioning and premiering numerous works by contemporary composers. Over the years, the orchestra has also developed a reputation for its performances of the classical and romantic repertoire. The orchestra's performances of works by Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, and other great composers have been praised for their precision, clarity, and emotional depth. One of the highlights of the orchestra's history was its performance at the Salzburg Festival in 1973. The orchestra performed a program of contemporary music, including works by György Ligeti and Karlheinz Stockhausen, to critical acclaim. This performance helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as a leading ensemble for contemporary music. In the years that followed, the orchestra continued to perform at major festivals and concert halls around the world. The orchestra's performances at the Vienna Musikverein and the Vienna Konzerthaus have become legendary, with audiences and critics alike praising the orchestra's technical skill and musical sensitivity. In addition to its performances, the ORF Symphony Orchestra has also been recognized for its recordings. The orchestra has released numerous albums on major labels such as Deutsche Grammophon and Sony Classical, and has won several awards for its recordings of both classical and contemporary music. One of the most notable awards received by the orchestra was the Grand Prix du Disque, which it won in 1985 for its recording of Alban Berg's "Wozzeck." This recording, conducted by Christoph von Dohnányi, was praised for its powerful interpretation of Berg's complex and emotionally charged score. In recent years, the orchestra has continued to evolve and expand its repertoire. The orchestra has collaborated with a wide range of artists, from jazz musicians to pop singers, and has performed works by contemporary composers from around the world. Despite these changes, the orchestra has remained committed to its core values of technical excellence, musical sensitivity, and a dedication to new music. Today, the ORF Symphony Orchestra is recognized as one of the world's leading classical music ensembles, and continues to inspire audiences around the world with its performances and recordings.

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