Role

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Ensemble

Country

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Belgium

Period

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Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

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Chamber

 

 

Concerto

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Orchestral

 

The RTBF Symphony Orchestra, also known as the Belgian Radio and Television Philharmonic Orchestra, is a classical music ensemble based in Brussels, Belgium. The orchestra was founded in 1935 by the Belgian National Broadcasting Institute, which later became the Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française (RTBF). The RTBF Symphony Orchestra has had a long and illustrious history, with many notable members and performances. The orchestra has been led by several renowned conductors, including André Cluytens, Georges Octors, and Alexander Rahbari. The current music director of the orchestra is Michel Tabachnik, who has been with the ensemble since 2013. Over the years, the RTBF Symphony Orchestra has performed a wide range of classical music, from the Baroque era to contemporary works. The orchestra has also collaborated with many famous soloists, including pianist Martha Argerich, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and violinist Maxim Vengerov. One of the highlights of the RTBF Symphony Orchestra's history was its performance at the 1958 World Expo in Brussels. The orchestra played a series of concerts throughout the expo, showcasing the best of Belgian classical music to an international audience. The orchestra also performed at the 1958 Brussels International Festival of Contemporary Music, where it premiered several new works by Belgian composers. In 1977, the RTBF Symphony Orchestra won the Grand Prix du Disque for its recording of the complete symphonies of Belgian composer César Franck. The recording was conducted by Georges Octors and featured the Belgian Radio and Television Chorus. In recent years, the RTBF Symphony Orchestra has continued to be a major force in the classical music world. In 2019, the orchestra performed at the prestigious Festival de Saint-Denis in France, where it played works by Beethoven and Brahms. The orchestra has also collaborated with the Belgian National Orchestra on several occasions, including a joint performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 in 2018. The RTBF Symphony Orchestra has also been active in promoting classical music to a wider audience. In 2017, the orchestra launched a series of concerts aimed at young people, called "Classique X." The concerts feature a mix of classical music and contemporary pop songs, and are designed to introduce young people to the world of classical music in a fun and accessible way. In conclusion, the RTBF Symphony Orchestra is a world-renowned classical music ensemble with a rich history and a bright future. With its talented musicians and dedicated leadership, the orchestra continues to inspire audiences around the world with its beautiful and powerful performances.

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