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The Bratislava Opera Orchestra is a renowned classical music ensemble based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The orchestra was founded in 1949 as the Slovak National Theatre Orchestra, and has since become one of the most respected and sought-after orchestras in Europe. The orchestra's early years were marked by a series of successful performances and collaborations with some of the most prominent composers and conductors of the time. In 1952, the orchestra performed the world premiere of Bohuslav Martinů's opera "The Greek Passion," which was a critical and commercial success. This performance helped to establish the orchestra's reputation as a leading ensemble in the classical music world. Over the years, the Bratislava Opera Orchestra has continued to build on its early successes, performing at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals around the world. The orchestra has collaborated with many of the world's most renowned conductors, including Claudio Abbado, Zubin Mehta, and Sir Simon Rattle, among others. One of the highlights of the orchestra's career came in 1993, when it was invited to perform at the Salzburg Festival in Austria. The orchestra's performance of Mozart's "Don Giovanni" was widely praised by critics and audiences alike, and helped to cement the orchestra's reputation as one of the finest in Europe. In addition to its many performances, the Bratislava Opera Orchestra has also been recognized with numerous awards and honors over the years. In 2002, the orchestra was awarded the prestigious European Cultural Prize for its contributions to the arts and culture of Europe. The orchestra has also been recognized with several Slovakian national awards, including the Order of Ľudovít Štúr, which is one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a citizen of Slovakia. Despite its many achievements, the Bratislava Opera Orchestra has remained committed to its mission of promoting classical music and fostering a love of the arts among audiences around the world. The orchestra continues to perform regularly at home and abroad, and is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential classical music ensembles of our time.

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