Gulbenkian Orchestra

Gulbenkian Orchestra

The Gulbenkian Orchestra ( _pt. Orquestra Gulbenkian) is a major symphony orchestra in Portugal, based in the capital Lisbon. It was founded in 1962 by the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation.

Principal conductors

*Lawrence Foster (2002-present)
*Muhai Tang (1988-2001)
*Claudio Scimone (1979-1986)

External links

* [http://www.musica.gulbenkian.pt/orquestra_/ Official website]


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