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Florida Symphony Orchestra
The Florida Symphony Orchestra ("FSO") was a full time professional American Orchestra based in Orlando Florida. The FSO was a member of the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians ("ICSOM") and its musicians were covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement between the FSO and the American Federation of Musicians ("AFM") For 43 years, the FSO played music for audiences throughout central and south central Florida. The Orchestra played its final concert in 1993.
History
The Florida Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1950 by Helen Ryan and Joy Hawley, with an initial projected budget of $30,000. The FSO's first Music Director was Paris born conductor, Yves Chardon. Helen Ryan was the first President of the FSO. [1] [2]
The Florida Symphony Orchestra played its last concert in 1993 after its Board of Directors voted to dissolve the organization in 1993. [3]
Music Directors
·Yves Chardon 1950-1954 See above ·Frank Miller 1954-1959 ·Henry Mazer ·Pavle Despalj ?- 1981 ·Sidney Rothstein 1981-1985 ·Kenneth Jean 1985-1993
- ^ "Music: Surprise Symphony". Time Magazine. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
- ^ "Miss Ryan is Honored by Winter Park Hostess". Orlando Sentinel Feb 19,1954. Retrieved 9 June 2024.
- ^ "Directors Order FSO Shutdown". Orlando Sentinel. 01 April 1993. Retrieved 01 June 2024.
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