WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne
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The WDR Symphony Orchestra Cologne, also known as the Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra or WDR Symphony Orchestra is an orchestra in Cologne, Germany. It was founded in 1947 by Allied occupation authorities after World War II. It is known for its performances of twentieth-century music, especially Karlheinz Stockhausen.
[edit] Principal conductors
- Semyon Bychkov (1997–)
- Hans Vonk (1990–1997)
- Gary Bertini (1983–1991)
- Hiroshi Wakasugi (1977–1983)
- Zdenek Macal (1970–1974)
- Christoph von Dohnányi (1964–1969)
[edit] External links
es:Orquesta Sinfónica de la WDR de Colonia pt:WDR Orquestra Sinfónica de Colónia he:התזמורת הסימפונית של קלן
