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The MGM Studio Orchestra was a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1928 by the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) film studio. The orchestra was created to provide music for MGM's films, and it quickly became one of the most respected and sought-after orchestras in the world. The MGM Studio Orchestra was made up of some of the most talented musicians in the world, including many who had previously played with major symphony orchestras. The orchestra was led by some of the most renowned conductors of the time, including Herbert Stothart, who served as the orchestra's principal conductor from 1929 to 1940. One of the highlights of the MGM Studio Orchestra's career was its performance of the score for the 1939 film "The Wizard of Oz." The score, which was composed by Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg, included such classic songs as "Over the Rainbow" and "We're Off to See the Wizard." The MGM Studio Orchestra's performance of the score was widely praised, and it helped to make the film one of the most beloved and enduring movies of all time. Another major performance by the MGM Studio Orchestra was its recording of the score for the 1951 film "An American in Paris." The score, which was composed by George Gershwin, was performed by the orchestra under the direction of conductor Johnny Green. The recording won the Academy Award for Best Original Score, and it remains one of the most popular and influential recordings of Gershwin's music. Over the years, the MGM Studio Orchestra performed music for many other films, including "Gone with the Wind," "Singin' in the Rain," and "Ben-Hur." The orchestra also performed in concerts and on radio broadcasts, and it was known for its virtuosic performances of classical music. Despite its many accomplishments, the MGM Studio Orchestra was disbanded in the 1960s, as the film industry began to change and the demand for live orchestral music declined. However, the orchestra's legacy lives on, and its recordings and performances continue to inspire and delight music lovers around the world.

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