Leningrad State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

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Leningrad State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra

The Leningrad State Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra, known in Russian as Симфонический оркестр Ленинградской государственной филармонии, is the oldest and most renowned symphonic orchestra from Saint Petersburg, Russia. It was founded in 1882. The orchestra has been known by various names, including the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra, and has a rich history of distinguished conductors. Notable music directors have included Evgeny Mravinsky, who led the orchestra from 1938 to 1988, and Yuri Temirkanov, who served from 1988 to 2022. The orchestra is celebrated for its significant contributions to classical music and its performances of works by composers such as Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, and Prokofiev.