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Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra
The Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra is an orchestra based in Moscow, Russia. It was founded in 1951 by Samuil Samosud, acquiring its current name in 1953. It is most associated with longtime conductor Kiril Kondrashin under whom it premiered Shostakovich's Fourth and Thirteenth symphonies as well as other works.
Music directors
- Yuri Simonov (1998–)
- Mark Ermler (1996–1998)
- Vassily Sinaisky (1991–1996)
- Dmitri Kitaenko (1976–1990)
- Kiril Kondrashin (1960–1975)
- Samuil Samosud (1951–1957)
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