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Ensemble

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Concerto

 

The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra is a world-renowned classical music ensemble that has been providing the musical accompaniment for the San Francisco Ballet since 1975. The orchestra has a rich history of excellence in performance and has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades over the years. The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra was founded in 1975 by Michael Tilson Thomas, who served as the orchestra's music director until 1985. The orchestra was created to provide live music for the San Francisco Ballet's performances, which had previously been accompanied by recorded music. The addition of a live orchestra greatly enhanced the ballet's performances and helped to establish the San Francisco Ballet as one of the premier ballet companies in the world. Over the years, the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra has grown in size and reputation. Today, the orchestra is comprised of over 60 musicians, many of whom are world-class performers in their own right. The orchestra's current music director is Martin West, who has been with the orchestra since 2005. One of the highlights of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra's history was its performance at the 1984 Olympic Arts Festival in Los Angeles. The orchestra was invited to perform as part of the festival's celebration of the arts, and its performance was widely praised for its excellence and artistry. In addition to its performances with the San Francisco Ballet, the orchestra has also collaborated with other major ballet companies, including the American Ballet Theatre and the Royal Ballet. The orchestra has also performed at major music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival and the BBC Proms. The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades over the years. In 2005, the orchestra was awarded the ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, which recognizes ensembles that demonstrate a commitment to contemporary music. The orchestra has also been recognized by the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for its outstanding contributions to the performing arts. One of the most notable achievements of the San Francisco Ballet Orchestra was its recording of the complete score for Tchaikovsky's "The Nutcracker." The recording, which was released in 2007, was widely praised for its fidelity to the original score and its exceptional performance by the orchestra. The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra continues to be one of the premier classical music ensembles in the world. Its commitment to excellence in performance and its dedication to the art of ballet have made it a beloved institution among music and dance lovers alike.

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