Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

The Moscow State Symphony Orchestra (MSSO) is a Russian orchestra, based in Moscow. The orchestra gives concerts primarily at the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory,[1] and at the Tchaikovsky Concert Hall. As well, the orchestra gives concerts in the Great Hall of the Saint-Petersburg D.D. Shostakovich Philharmonic Society, as well as in other Russian cities.

The orchestra was founded in 1943 under the auspices of the government of the then-USSR. Lev Steinberg was the orchestra's first chief conductor, until his death in 1945. Successive chief conductors have included Nikolai Anosov (1945–1950), Leo Ginzburg (1950–1954), Mikhail Terian (1954 – 1960), Veronica Dudarova (1960–1989), Pavel Kogan (1989-2022).

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra (MSSO) with Pavel Kogan, Music Director and Chief Conductor

Chief conductors

  • Lev Steinberg (1943–1945)
  • Nikolai Anosov (1945–1950)
  • Leo Ginzburg (1950–1954)
  • Mikhail Terian (1954–1960)
  • Veronica Dudarova (1960–1989)
  • Pavel Kogan (1989–2022)

References

  1. ^ Craig R Whitney (1993-12-25). "Noted Russian Ensemble Seeks a Place to Rehearse". The New York Times. Retrieved 2017-01-02.

External links

  • Official homepage of the MSSO (Russian-language)
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