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    DR SymfoniOrkestret
    DR SymfoniOrkestret

    DR SymfoniOrkestret is the name of the symphony orchestra of DR, the Danish national broadcasting corporation, since 2008. The orchestra is also officially the national orchestra of Denmark, which is apparent in its English name, The Danish National Symphony Orchestra.


    Principal conductors in this period were Thomas Dausgaard (2004-11) and [a= Rafael Frühbeck De Burgos] (2012-14). The current principal conductor Fabio Luisi is appointed for the period 2016-2029.

    The name of the orchestra has evolved over time as follows:
    - From 1925 to mid-1930's: Statsradiofoniens Orkester
    - From mid-1930's to 1959: Statsradiofoniens Symfoniorkester
    - From 1959 to 1996: Danmarks Radios Symfoniorkester
    - From 1996 to 2008: DR RadioSymfoniOrkestret
    - Since 2008: DR SymfoniOrkestret

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