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The Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra (YNSO) is a classical music ensemble based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1962, the orchestra has become one of the most prominent and respected orchestras in Japan and has gained international recognition for its performances. The YNSO was established by the Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper company, which had a long history of supporting classical music in Japan. The orchestra's founding conductor was Kazuyoshi Akiyama, who had previously conducted the NHK Symphony Orchestra. Akiyama was known for his innovative programming and his commitment to promoting contemporary music. Over the years, the YNSO has had many distinguished conductors, including Hiroyuki Iwaki, who served as music director from 1970 to 1995. Under Iwaki's leadership, the orchestra gained a reputation for its performances of Western classical music, as well as its commitment to promoting Japanese composers. Today, the YNSO is led by chief conductor and artistic director Sylvain Cambreling, who has been with the orchestra since 2010. Cambreling is a renowned conductor who has worked with many of the world's leading orchestras, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna State Opera. The YNSO is made up of around 100 musicians, many of whom are graduates of top music schools in Japan and around the world. The orchestra's members come from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, reflecting the global nature of classical music. Over the years, the YNSO has performed many memorable concerts and has collaborated with some of the world's leading soloists and conductors. One of the orchestra's most notable performances was its 1979 concert with Leonard Bernstein, who conducted the orchestra in a program of his own compositions and works by Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. The YNSO has also been recognized for its recordings, which have won numerous awards and critical acclaim. In 2015, the orchestra's recording of Mahler's Symphony No. 9, conducted by Cambreling, was named "Recording of the Year" by the Japanese Record Academy. In addition to its performances and recordings, the YNSO is committed to promoting classical music in Japan and around the world. The orchestra regularly performs in schools and community centers, and has established a program to support young musicians and composers. Overall, the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra has established itself as one of the leading classical music ensembles in Japan and has gained international recognition for its performances and recordings. With its commitment to promoting contemporary music and supporting young musicians, the orchestra is sure to continue to be a major force in the world of classical music for years to come.

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