National Symphony Orchestra

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The National Symphony Orchestra is a major American symphony orchestra based in Washington, D.C., known for its performances of classical and contemporary repertoire and its role as a leading cultural institution in the nation’s capital.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf musical ensemble
symphony orchestra
activity concert performances
educational outreach
recordings
tours
associatedWith John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
audience public
basedIn Washington, D.C.
city Washington, D.C.
country United States
field music
focus orchestral performance
founded 1931
foundingLocation Washington, D.C.
genre classical music
contemporary classical music
hasConductorRole principal conductor
hasLeader music director
hasMember orchestral musicians
hasSection brass section
keyboard section
percussion section
string section
woodwind section
hasType professional orchestra
hasWebsite official website
language English
locatedInTimeZone Eastern Time Zone
location Washington, D.C.
notableFor performances of classical repertoire
performances of contemporary repertoire
parentOrganization John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
performs American music
concertos
orchestral music
symphonic works
performsAt concert halls
festivals
permanentHome John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
regionServed United States
Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
residence John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
role leading cultural institution in the United States capital
sector performing arts
shortName NSO
status major American orchestra

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