National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine

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The National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Національний Симфонічний Оркестр України)[1] is one of the principal orchestras of Ukraine.

It was found 1918 as Ukrainian State Symphony Orchestra. From 1937 Nathan Rachlin conducted the orchestra until 1962. Subsequent directors include Stephan Turchak, Volodymyr Kozhukhar, Fyodor Glushchenko, Igor Blazhkov, the American conductor Theodore Kuchar and currently the Artistic Director & Chief Conductor is Volodymyr Sirenko since 1999.

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