National Symphony Orchestra

The National Symphony Orchestra in Washington DC is a major symphony orchestra that performs at the Kennedy Center.

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Washington DC - Kennedy Center

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It was founded in 1931 as a true national orchestra to play for all state occasions, presidential inaugurations, and official holiday celebrations. The founding musical director was Hans Kindler, and his successor was Howard Mitchell. It was under Antal Dorati that the orchestra undertook its most ambitious recording projects. Dorati was followed by Mstislav Rostropovich, and the current musical director is Leonard Slatkin.

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1931 - Hans Kindler - Howard Mitchell - Antal Dorati - Mstislav Rostropovich - Leonard Slatkin

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The orchestra has won a Grammy Award for its recording of Corigliano's Of Rage and Remembrance.

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Grammy Award - Corigliano

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