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Vienna Philharmonic
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symphonic orchestra based in Vienna, Austria
Key facts
- Native name
- Wiener Philharmoniker
- Location
- Vienna , Austria
- Concert hall
- Musikverein
- Website
- WienerPhilharmoniker.at
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Encyclopedic overview
Vienna Philharmonic (VPO; German: Wiener Philharmoniker) is an orchestra that was founded in 1842 and has been considered to be one of the finest in the world.
The Vienna Philharmonic is based at the Musikverein in Vienna, Austria. Its members are selected from the orchestra of the Vienna State Opera. Selection involves a lengthy process, with each musician demonstrating their capability for a minimum of three years' performance for the opera and ballet. After this probationary period, the musician may request an application for a position in the orchestra from the Vienna Philharmonic's board. The Vienna Philharmonic hires no musician over 35 years of age, and has a mandatory retirement age of 65; 30 years of service are required for full pension.
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