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The Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra is a renowned classical music ensemble that has been captivating audiences around the world for over four decades. Founded in 1976 by the Austrian conductor and violinist Gert Hofbauer, the orchestra has become one of the most respected and sought-after ensembles in the classical music world. The Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra is made up of some of the most talented musicians from Austria and other parts of Europe. The ensemble's main members include violinists Gert Hofbauer, Wolfgang Redik, and Michael Strasser, violist Gerhard Lagrange, cellist Peter Sigl, and double bassist Wolfgang Kornberger. Over the years, the orchestra has also collaborated with many other renowned musicians and conductors, including Yehudi Menuhin, Sir Neville Marriner, and Pinchas Zukerman. The Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls and music festivals around the world. The ensemble has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia, and North America, and has performed in venues such as the Musikverein in Vienna, the Royal Albert Hall in London, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. The orchestra has also been a regular participant in many of the world's most renowned music festivals, including the Salzburg Festival, the Edinburgh International Festival, and the BBC Proms. One of the highlights of the Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra's career was its performance at the 1987 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, Norway. The orchestra was invited to perform at the ceremony in honor of the prize's recipient, Costa Rican President Oscar Arias Sanchez. The ensemble's performance was widely praised for its beauty and emotional power, and helped to cement the orchestra's reputation as one of the world's leading classical music ensembles. The Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra has also been the recipient of many awards and honors throughout its career. In 1980, the ensemble was awarded the Austrian State Prize for Music, one of the country's highest honors for musicians. The orchestra has also been awarded the Grand Prix du Disque and the Diapason d'Or for its recordings, and has been praised by critics and audiences alike for its virtuosity and musical sensitivity. Throughout its long and illustrious career, the Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra has remained committed to its mission of bringing the beauty and power of classical music to audiences around the world. With its exceptional musicianship, passionate performances, and dedication to the art of classical music, the Vienna Festival Chamber Orchestra has become one of the most beloved and respected ensembles in the world of classical music.

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