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Zurich Chamber Orchestra
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The Zurich Chamber Orchestra (Zürcher Kammerorchester; ZKO, German abbreviation) is a Swiss chamber orchestra based in Zurich. The ZKO's principal concert venue in Zurich is the Tonhalle. The ZKO also performs in Zurich at the Rietberg Museum, the ZKO-Haus in the Seefeld quarter of the city, and such churches as the Fraumünster and the Kirche St. Peter. The ZKO presents approximately 40 performances in Zurich each year, in addition to performances elsewhere in Switzerland and abroad. The core of the ZKO consists of 22 string players, with other sections (woodwinds, strings, brass, harp, percussion, and keyboard) used as needed. Edmond de Stoutz founded the ZKO in the aftermath of World War II, and led its first concerts in 1945. He served as artistic leader and principal conductor of the ZKO until 1996. He commissioned many works, including Frank Martin's Polyptyque for violin and two small string orchestras (1973) or Peter Mieg's Concerto for oboe and orchestra (1957). In 1996, Howard Griffiths assumed the post of artistic director and served until 2006. Muhai Tang, the ZKO's third principal conductor and artistic director from 2006 through 2011. now has the title of principal guest conductor with the ZKO. In January 2010, the ZKO announced the appointment of Sir Roger Norrington as its fourth principal conductor, as of the 2011-2012 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.[1] He is scheduled to conclude his ZKO tenure in 2016. In April 2015, the ZKO announced the app
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Symphony in F major, Ben. 140: II. Adagio
882Symphony in D major, Ben. 126: II. Andante
863Symphony in D major, Ben. 126: III. Minuetto: Allegretto
844Symphony in D major, Ben. 126: I. Allegro assai
755Symphony in F major, Ben. 140: III. Menuetto - Trio
756Symphony in D major, Ben. 126: IV. Finale: Rondo: Allegro
747Symphony in F major, Ben. 140: I. Allegro commodo
708Symphony in F major, Ben. 140: IV. Finale: Vivace
539Symphonie concertante in F major, Ben. 115: III. Presto assai
5210Symphonie concertante in F major, Ben. 115: I. Allegro
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Pleyel: Symphonies, B. 126 and 140 / Symphonie Concertante, B. 115
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Bassoon Concerto In B-Flat Major, K 191 / Clarinet Concerto In A Major, K 622
Ries: Symphonies Nos. 1 and 2
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Music To Your Ears: An Introduction To Classical Music
Rosetti: Oboe Concertos and Symphonies
Ries: Symphonies Nos. 3 and 5
Ries: Symphonies Nos. 4 and 6
Ries: Symphonies, Nos. 7 And 8
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Fabian Müller: Works for String Orchestra
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Little Big Wedding Box
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Haydn - The Paris Symphonies CD1
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Big Baroque Box, Vol II