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Milan Teatro alla Scala Orchestra is one of the most renowned classical music orchestras in the world. The orchestra was founded in 1778 and has since then been a symbol of Italian culture and music. The orchestra has played a significant role in the development of classical music in Italy and has contributed to the growth of the genre worldwide. The orchestra was founded by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, who was also the ruler of Milan at the time. The orchestra was initially called the "Orchestra della Real Corte" and was made up of 16 musicians. The orchestra was primarily used to perform at the court of the Empress and was not open to the public. In 1812, the orchestra was renamed the "Teatro alla Scala Orchestra" and began performing at the Teatro alla Scala, which is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. The orchestra quickly gained a reputation for its exceptional performances and became one of the most sought-after orchestras in Europe. Over the years, the orchestra has been led by some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including Arturo Toscanini, Riccardo Muti, and Claudio Abbado. These conductors have helped to shape the sound and style of the orchestra and have contributed to its success. One of the highlights of the orchestra's history was its performance of Verdi's "Requiem" in 1874. The performance was conducted by the composer himself and was a huge success. The performance was so well-received that it was repeated several times over the following years. Another significant moment in the orchestra's history was its performance of Wagner's "Tristan und Isolde" in 1888. The performance was conducted by the composer's son, Siegfried Wagner, and was the first time that the opera had been performed in Italy. The performance was a huge success and helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as one of the best in the world. In the 20th century, the orchestra continued to thrive and performed with some of the most renowned soloists in the world, including Maria Callas, Luciano Pavarotti, and Plácido Domingo. The orchestra also continued to work with some of the most renowned conductors in the world, including Leonard Bernstein, Herbert von Karajan, and Georg Solti. In 1982, the orchestra was led by Riccardo Muti, who would go on to become one of the most important conductors in the orchestra's history. Muti helped to shape the sound and style of the orchestra and led it to some of its greatest successes. One of the highlights of Muti's tenure was the orchestra's performance of Verdi's "Aida" in 1986. The performance was a huge success and was broadcast live on television around the world. The performance helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as one of the best in the world and cemented Muti's place as one of the most important conductors of his generation. In 2005, the orchestra was led by Daniel Barenboim, who had previously been the music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Barenboim helped to continue the orchestra's tradition of excellence and led it to some of its greatest successes. One of the highlights of Barenboim's tenure was the orchestra's performance of Wagner's "Ring Cycle" in 2010. The performance was a huge success and was broadcast live on television around the world. The performance helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as one of the best in the world and cemented Barenboim's place as one of the most important conductors of his generation.

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