Vienna Philharmonic
Orchestra based in Vienna, Austria / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vienna Philharmonic (VPO; German: Wiener Philharmoniker) is an orchestra that was founded in 1842 and is considered to be one of the finest in the world.[1][2][3]
Vienna Philharmonic | |
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Orchestra | |
Native name | Wiener Philharmoniker |
Founded | 1842 |
Location | Vienna, Austria |
Concert hall | Musikverein |
Website | WienerPhilharmoniker.at |
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.