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Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra

The Budapest Philharmonic Orchestra may be the oldest & most illustrious of Hungary’s orchestras. It had been founded in 1853 by Hungarian composer Ferenc Erkel, who led the orchestra until 1871. He was accompanied by Hans Richter (1871 – 1875), Sándor Erkel (1875 – 1900), István Kerner (1900 – 1918), …

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