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The D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that has been associated with the Gilbert and Sullivan operas for over a century. The orchestra was founded in 1875 by Richard D'Oyly Carte, a British impresario who was responsible for producing the works of Gilbert and Sullivan. The orchestra was initially formed to accompany the first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, Trial by Jury, and has since become an integral part of the Gilbert and Sullivan tradition. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra has had many members over the years, but some of its most notable members include conductor Isidore Godfrey, who led the orchestra for over 40 years, and principal clarinetist Jack Brymer, who played with the orchestra for over 20 years. Other notable members include violinist Ernest Lush, who played with the orchestra for over 30 years, and cellist Anthony Pleeth, who played with the orchestra for over 20 years. One of the highlights of the D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra's career was its performance at the Savoy Theatre in London, where it accompanied the original productions of many of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas. The orchestra also performed at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, the Royal Albert Hall, and other prestigious venues throughout the world. The D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra has received many awards and accolades over the years, including a Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording in 1983 for its recording of The Mikado. The orchestra has also been praised for its performances of Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, with critics noting its precision and energy. Despite its long history, the D'Oyly Carte Opera Orchestra has faced many challenges over the years. In the 1980s, the orchestra was disbanded due to financial difficulties, but it was later reformed in the 1990s under the leadership of conductor John Owen Edwards. Today, the orchestra continues to perform Gilbert and Sullivan's operas, as well as other classical works, and remains an important part of the classical music world.

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