Credits:

Fabio Luisi / Philharmonia Zurich

Description:

The Vienna Symphony Orchestra, one of Viennas historic orchestras, was founded in 1900 by by Ferdinand Lwe as the Vienna Concert Association Orchestra (Wiener Concertverein Orchester). On February 11, 1903, at the Musikverein, it gave the premiere performance of Bruckners Symphony No. 9 under Lwes baton. In 1913, it established its home at the Vienna Konzerthaus; in 1919, it merged with the Vienna Tonknstler Orchestra; and in 1933, it adopted its current name, which it retains to this day. Although it faced the threat of dissolution while weathering the ravages of World War II, the orchestra was revived after the war and has remained highly active, including world tours that have taken it to Japan and beyond; it enjoys a large following. The roster of its successive conductors is also impressive; the lineup of legendary figuresincluding Swarovski, Sawallisch, Krips, Giulini