1. Dresden National Symphony Orchestra (Germany)
This is the oldest symphony orchestra in the world, which was founded in 1548. At first, it was just a small compilation of indoor bands, and then it gradually expanded. The troupe mainly played Italian operas before the 18th century. From 1817, the famous composer Weber was the conductor, which further enriched the establishment of the band. Later, it was rehearsed under the command of famous musicians Wagner and Richard Strauss, thus creating a brilliant history.
The Dresden Symphony Orchestra is best at opera performance; In terms of symphonic works, it has a unique sound different from that of western European orchestras, and the sound parts are well balanced. The German-Austrian classical music played by the troupe is elegant in style and full in sound, with wonderful ancient German traditional colors.
2. Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra (Austria)
The history of Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra can be traced back to 1842. It is a world-famous symbolic orchestra of music city-Vienna. Since 186, the orchestra has been run by its members and held regular concerts under the command of Desov. In 187, after richter became the conductor of the regiment, its reputation gradually increased. Later, famous composers or conductors such as Mahler, Richard Strauss, Brahms and brukner all conducted the troupe's performances. This band has no permanent conductor. After World War II, famous contemporary conductors such as Bem, karajan, Muti, Bernstein and Ma Zeer were often invited as guest conductors. According to statistics, there are as many as 36 conductors who have directed the orchestra to record.
The performance of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra has a unique aesthetic feeling. For many years, it has maintained a distinctive traditional style of German-Austrian music, elegant and solemn, and the string timbre is gorgeous and beautiful. The repertoire played by the troupe is relatively conservative, mainly based on traditional German and Austrian works. It is worth mentioning that this orchestra can respond sensitively to any kind of conductor. Sometimes, under the strict conductor, they hold regular concerts during the day and play brukner's symphonies, but at night they play Italian operas under the Italian opera conductor, which shows the strong adaptability of the troupe.
3. New York Philharmonic (USA)
This is the earliest symphony orchestra in America, which was founded by Hill in 1842. In 1922, after Mengelberg took over as the chief conductor, the performance level of the troupe developed rapidly. In 1928, the orchestra merged with the new york Symphony Association to form its present scale. The names of Mahler and Damrow Xu can be seen in the list of conductors who have served in the regiment. From 1928 to 1936, toscanini became the music supervisor, and the troupe entered a golden age. In 1958, Bernstein, a famous contemporary conductor, began to command the troupe, which entered the second golden age. Since 1978, zubin mehta, a famous Indian conductor, has been the music director and conductor of the troupe. The new york Philharmonic Orchestra has 16 members and plays for 52 weeks every year, including 23 weeks of regular concerts, with about 19 performances. The orchestra is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, with an extraordinary performance level, and has recorded a large number of records under the command of famous conductors in previous dynasties. There are many famous performers among its members.
4. Boston Symphony Orchestra (USA)
Boston Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1881 under the command of Henschel. The successive commanders of the regiment from its founding to 1918 were all German conductors. In 1919, French composer Rabo took over as conductor. Boston Symphony Orchestra entered a golden age in 1924 when the famous Russian conductor Kusevski became the music supervisor. In 1972, the orchestra entered the Seiji Ozawa era and regained its prestige.
Boston Symphony Orchestra is the most aristocratic band among all American bands today. Under the direction of two famous figures, Japanese-American conductor Seiji Ozawa and British conductor Davis, the orchestra has recorded countless unforgettable masterpieces. The orchestra's string ensemble has a special infectious power, and their performance of China's music "Two Springs Reflecting the Moon" (adapted as a string ensemble) was highly praised by the audience in China.
5. Berlin Philharmonic (Germany)
Berlin Philharmonic was founded in 1882. The famous conductor Nikisch was the conductor of the orchestra for 27 years. During his tenure, he laid a solid foundation for the orchestra, making it one of the leading symphony orchestras in the world. In 1954, fuerte Wengler became the conductor of the orchestra, and since then, the reputation of the orchestra has been even stronger. After 1955, karajan took over as the life-long permanent conductor of the troupe, thus entering the karajan era, where the troupe performed more frequently and recorded records. At Salzburg Music Festival, the troupe participated in the opera performance.
Compared with many traditional orchestras in Europe, Berlin Philharmonic has a short history, but most of the conductor positions in the orchestra are the greatest conductors, which makes their repertoire infinitely expanded, their ensemble skills superb, and they have excellent reaction ability. No matter which conductor leads the orchestra, they can exert their strength. It can be said that Berlin Philharmonic is the top symphony orchestra in the world today.
6. Czech Philharmonic Orchestra (Czech Republic)
The troupe was founded in 1894 with the Prague National Theatre Orchestra as the center, and gave its first concert under the command of the famous Czech composer dvorak two years later. The troupe was originally attached to Prague National Theatre, and it didn't become independent until 191. In 1918, after the famous conductor Taulich served as the music supervisor of the orchestra, the orchestra became the leading orchestra in the former Czech Republic and Slovakia. By the time of angell after 195, the troupe had finally gained worldwide strength and reputation.
Czech Philharmonic Orchestra's repertoire is very extensive. The orchestra's string parts are particularly excellent, with quaint mood and Czech-style unique sound, especially when playing the works of its own nation, with dvorak's music as its highest achievement.
7. Philadelphia Orchestra (USA)
Philadelphia Orchestra was founded in 19 with Schell as its first conductor. In 1921, stokowski became the third music director of the orchestra. Under his training, the young orchestra quickly became one of the "three major orchestras" in the United States. The group is also very active in radio and record recording. In addition, the troupe also actively introduced and premiered modern music, bringing a thriving image to the American music scene. After 1938, Omanti took over as the music supervisor of the troupe, and he held this position for 41 years. The troupe is now under the permanent command of the famous contemporary conductor Muti.
Philadelphia Orchestra * * * has 15 members who work for 52 weeks every year and hold about 19 concerts. The troupe is famous for its brilliant sound and colorful timbre, and is known as "Philadelphia Sound"; There are famous performers in each instrument group. The orchestra ranks first in the United States and can be called the "super symphony orchestra" in the world in the 2th century.
8. Toronto Symphony Orchestra (Canada)
Toronto Symphony Orchestra was founded in 198. In 1923, Knez became the chief conductor of the regiment. In 1931, after Mark Milan became the music supervisor of the orchestra, the orchestra made great progress. Mark Milan has made outstanding contributions and was knighted by the British royal family. In 1936, the famous conductor Juskin took over the baton, which made the orchestra have a brilliant performance effect. In 1965, Seiji Ozawa was the music supervisor of the group, which finally established the group's first-class position in the world. During this period, the group recorded many records.
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra * * * has 95 members. In recent years, after Davis took over as music supervisor, the orchestra seems to be rejuvenated and has become extraordinarily energetic, with bright and gorgeous performances.
9. Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra (former Soviet Union)
This is the oldest and most powerful orchestra in Russian history. Its origin can be traced back to the St. Petersburg court orchestra in the 18th century, but their public performance only started in this century. In 1917, when Kusevski, a famous Russian conductor, was conducting, he started his activities under the name of "National Philharmonic Orchestra". In 1938, Mravinsky, a famous conductor of the former Soviet Union, became the music supervisor of the troupe. After more than 4 years, the reputation of the troupe became higher and higher, and it became the "Mu's personal soldier" and entered a golden age.
The performance style of Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra is full of passion and strength, which fully reflects the cultural characteristics of the ancient city of Petersburg, and shows the characteristics of Russian washing and training in the ensemble. The troupe is best at playing the works of local musicians such as Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, and its explanations are convincing and vivid. The orchestra also specially deployed two sets of equally superb talents. When the orchestra travels and performs, one set of talents must stay in the "base camp".
1. Japan Broadcasting (NHK) Symphony Orchestra (Japan)
This is an orchestra formed in 1926 with the center of Wei Xiu. It was then called "New Symphony Orchestra" and began to hold regular concerts the following year. In 1935, Jin Wei became the permanent conductor, and the troupe has been active in Japanese music since then. Later, it was renamed the Japan Symphony Orchestra, and it was conducted by Takanobu Takashi and Yamada Hiroshi. In 1951, it was affiliated to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), and it was renamed the current group name.
NHK Symphony Orchestra, the most outstanding orchestra in Japan, has a staff of 128 * * * with an average annual performance of about 14 performances (including 6 regular concerts) and an audience of 3,. The string part of the orchestra is particularly prominent, and the ensemble effect is also perfect. Its substantial performance ability is comparable to that of European and American orchestras. Especially when playing modern Japanese works, the troupe can give full play to their strength.