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World's Major Orchestras - CSV
The world's major orchestras represent the highest level of performance and artistry in classical music. This collection encompasses top-tier symphony orchestras from around the globe, from Europe's traditional prestigious ensembles to America's 'Big Five' and notable orchestras from emerging countries. Each orchestra possesses its own unique musical traditions and performance styles, significantly influencing global music culture through international festivals and recording activities.
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code,slug,name,description,founded,location,musicDirector
01,royal-concertgebouw-orchestra,Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra,The Netherlands' national orchestra based in Amsterdam.,1888,"Amsterdam, Netherlands",Klaus Mäkelä (from 2027)
02,berlin-philharmonic,Berlin Philharmonic,Germany's leading orchestra based in Berlin.,1882,"Berlin, Germany",Kirill Petrenko
03,vienna-philharmonic,Vienna Philharmonic,Austria's leading orchestra based in Vienna.,1842,"Vienna, Austria",No permanent conductor (guest conductor system)
04,london-symphony-orchestra,London Symphony Orchestra,The UK's leading orchestra based in London.,1904,"London, UK",Sir Antonio Pappano
05,chicago-symphony-orchestra,Chicago Symphony Orchestra,One of America's leading orchestras based in Chicago.,1891,"Chicago, USA",Riccardo Muti
06,bavarian-radio-symphony-orchestra,Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra,German radio orchestra based in Munich.,1949,"Munich, Germany",Sir Simon Rattle
07,cleveland-orchestra,The Cleveland Orchestra,A major American orchestra based in Cleveland.,1918,"Cleveland, USA",Franz Welser-Möst
08,los-angeles-philharmonic,Los Angeles Philharmonic,A major American orchestra based in Los Angeles.,1919,"Los Angeles, USA",Gustavo Dudamel
09,budapest-festival-orchestra,Budapest Festival Orchestra,Hungarian orchestra based in Budapest.,1983,"Budapest, Hungary",Iván Fischer
10,dresden-staatskapelle,Dresden Staatskapelle,One of the world's oldest orchestras based in Dresden.,1548,"Dresden, Germany",Daniele Gatti
11,boston-symphony-orchestra,Boston Symphony Orchestra,A major American orchestra based in Boston.,1881,"Boston, USA",Andris Nelsons
12,new-york-philharmonic,New York Philharmonic,America's oldest orchestra based in New York.,1842,"New York, USA",Jaap van Zweden
13,san-francisco-symphony,San Francisco Symphony,A major American orchestra based in San Francisco.,1911,"San Francisco, USA",Esa-Pekka Salonen
14,leipzig-gewandhaus-orchestra,Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra,A prestigious German orchestra based in Leipzig.,1743,"Leipzig, Germany",Andris Nelsons
15,bergen-philharmonic-orchestra,Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra,Norway's oldest orchestra based in Bergen.,1765,"Bergen, Norway",Edward Gardner