National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]
The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is an American symphony orchestra based in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1930 by cellist Hans Kindler, its principal performing venue is the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. They were also the official orchestra of the annual National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth celebrations. The NSO provides an education program that aims to expose its audiences to classical music. They also provide teaching resources to families and teachers. The NSO's educational programs include scholarships programs and opportunities for musically talented high school students who want to pursue a career in orchestral music. |
Birth and Death Data: Born Founded 1931
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930
Roles Represented in DAHR: Musical group
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | CVE-59788 | 12-in. | 5/13/1930 | Airs de ballet | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59789 | 12-in. | 5/13/1930 | Airs de ballet | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59790 | 12-in. | 5/13/1930 | Airs de ballet | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59793 | 12-in. | 5/16/1930 | Ballet divertissement | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59794 | 12-in. | 5/16/1930 | Ballet divertissement | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59795 | 12-in. | 5/16/1930 | Ballet divertissement | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59797 | 12-in. | 5/20/1930 | Gavotte in D | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59798 | 12-in. | 5/20/1930 | Perpetual motion | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-59799 | 12-in. | 5/20/1930 | Ballet divertissement | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-63663 | 12-in. | 9/18/1930 | Pavane | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CVE-63664 | 12-in. | 9/18/1930 | Iphigenia farewell | Walter Damrosch ; National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) | Orchestra, with cello solo | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104306.
National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104306.
"National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: National Symphony Orchestra
Discogs: National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]
Britannica: National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83152520
Wikidata: National Symphony Orchestra - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2744749
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/152612879
MusicBrainz: National Symphony Orchestra - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1a027fee-9e96-4d07-b424-b6bc7ca65c0a
ISNI: 0000 0001 2187 3634 - http://www.isni.org/isni/0000000121873634
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