Staatsorchester Stuttgart

The Staatsorchester Stuttgart (Stuttgart State Orchestra; full name, Württembergisches Staatsorchester oder Orchester der Württembergischen Staatstheater) is a German symphony orchestra based in Stuttgart. The orchestra is resident at the Staatstheater Stuttgart, where it performs for productions of the Staatsoper Stuttgart and the Stuttgart Ballet, and regularly gives concerts at the Liederhalle (Beethovensaal).

History

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The historical roots of the orchestra trace back to the Württembergische Hofkapelle. The orchestra celebrated its 425th anniversary in 2018.

In 2002, the orchestra was awarded as "Orchestra of the year" based on a poll of the magazine Opernwelt.

The current Generalmusikdirektor (GMD) of the orchestra is Cornelius Meister, since 2018, appointed with an initial contract of six seasons.[1] In October 2022, the orchestra announced the extension of Meister's contract as GMD through 2026.[2]

Music directors (GMD)

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References

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  1. ^ "Cornelius Meister ab der Spielzeit 2018/2019 Generalmusikdirektor der Staatsoper Stuttgart und des Staatsorchesters Stuttgart" (Press release). Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg. 15 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. ^ "Cornelius Meister verlängert als Generalmusikdirektor in Stuttgart" (Press release). Staatsoper Stuttgart. 7 October 2022. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
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