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Åke Jelving's Orchestra is a classical music ensemble that was founded in 1995 by Swedish conductor Åke Jelving. The orchestra is known for its unique sound and its ability to perform a wide range of classical music genres, including baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary music. Åke Jelving, the founder and conductor of the orchestra, was born in 1955 in Stockholm, Sweden. He began his musical career as a violinist and studied at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm. After completing his studies, he worked as a freelance musician and played with several orchestras in Sweden and abroad. In 1995, Åke Jelving decided to form his own orchestra, which he named Åke Jelving's Orchestra. The ensemble was initially made up of a small group of musicians, but it quickly grew in size and popularity. Today, the orchestra consists of over 50 musicians, including some of the most talented and experienced classical musicians in Sweden. One of the highlights of Åke Jelving's Orchestra's career was its performance at the Nobel Prize ceremony in 2001. The orchestra was invited to perform at the ceremony, which was held in Stockholm, and played a selection of classical music pieces to an audience of Nobel laureates, politicians, and other dignitaries. Another notable performance by the orchestra was its collaboration with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra in 2005. The two orchestras performed together in a concert that was broadcast live on Swedish national radio and television. The concert was a huge success and received critical acclaim from both audiences and critics. Over the years, Åke Jelving's Orchestra has also performed at several international music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Salzburg Festival, and the BBC Proms. The orchestra has also toured extensively in Europe, Asia, and North America, and has performed in some of the world's most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall in New York and the Royal Albert Hall in London. In addition to its live performances, Åke Jelving's Orchestra has also recorded several albums, including a critically acclaimed recording of Mozart's Requiem. The album was released in 2006 and received rave reviews from music critics, who praised the orchestra's interpretation of the piece and its technical skill. Åke Jelving's Orchestra has received several awards and honors over the years, including the Swedish Grammy Award for Best Classical Album in 2007. The orchestra has also been praised for its commitment to promoting classical music to a wider audience, and has worked with several educational institutions to provide music education to young people. Today, Åke Jelving's Orchestra continues to be one of the most respected and admired classical music ensembles in Sweden and around the world. The orchestra's commitment to excellence and its passion for classical music have made it a favorite among audiences and critics alike, and its performances continue to inspire and delight music lovers everywhere.

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