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. The NSO regularly participates in events of national and international importance, including performances for ceremonial state affairs, presidential inaugurations and official holiday celebrations, including the annual National Memorial Day Concert in May and A Capitol Fourth concerts on July 4. The NSO presents a 52-week season of approximately 175 concerts each year. These include classical subscription series, pops concerts, and educational programs. |
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1940 - 1945
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 | CS-057909 | 12-in. | 1/28/1941 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 1 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057910 | 12-in. | 1/28/1941 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 2 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057911 | 12-in. | 1/28/1941 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 3 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057912 | 12-in. | 1/28/1940 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 4 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057913 | 12-in. | 1/28/1940 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 5 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057914 | 12-in. | 1/28/1940 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 6 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057915 | 12-in. | 1/28/1941 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 7 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-057916 | 12-in. | 1/28/1941 | Symphony no. 3, in F major, part 8 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-073252 | 12-in. | 4/1/1942 and 4/2/1942 | The Moldau, part 1 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-073253 | 12-in. | 4/1/1942 and 4/2/1942 | The Moldau, part 2 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-073254 | 12-in. | 4/1/1942 and 4/2/1942 | The Moldau, part 3 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | CS-073255 | 12-in. | 4/1/1942 and 4/2/1942 | The Moldau, part 4 (concluded) | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | D5RC-0655 | 12-in. | 1/17/1945 | The faithful shepherd (Suite), part 1 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | D5RC-0656 | 12-in. | 1/17/1945 | The faithful shepherd (Suite), part 2 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | D5RC-0657 | 12-in. | 1/17/1945 | The faithful shepherd (Suite), part 3 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group | |
| Victor | D5RC-0658 | 12-in. | 1/17/1945 | The faithful shepherd (Suite), part 4 | Hans Kindler ; National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.] | Orchestra | Musical group |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]," accessed December 25, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104306.
National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 25, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/104306.
"National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 25 December 2025.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: National Symphony Orchestra
Discogs: National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]
Britannica: National Symphony Orchestra [Washington, D.C.]
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LCNAR: National Symphony Orchestra (Washington, D.C.) - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n83152520
Wikidata: National Symphony Orchestra - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2744749
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/152612879
MusicBrainz: National Symphony Orchestra - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/1a027fee-9e96-4d07-b424-b6bc7ca65c0a
Fast: https://id.worldcat.org/fast/586900 - https://id.worldcat.org/fast/586900
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