Organizations

National Pedagogical Dragomanov University

A Ukrainian higher education institution in Kyiv specializing in teacher education. Founded in 1834, it developed from the pedagogical institute of Saint Vladimir University.

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National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia

A Russian academic orchestra founded by the Ministry of Culture in January 2003, performing repertoire from early Classical symphonies to contemporary works.

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National University of Music

Public university for music education in Lima, Peru, founded in 1908 as the National Academy of Music and renamed the National University of Music in 2017.

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National University of Music Bucharest

Bucharest's only university specializing in music education, founded in 1864 as the Conservatory of Music and Declamation. It trains music professionals.

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Netherlands Ballet Orchestra

Dutch symphony orchestra and resident partner of the Dutch National Ballet, based at Amsterdam's Music Theatre. It merged into Holland Symfonia in 2002.

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Netherlands Radio Symphony Orchestra

Dutch symphony orchestra active from 1985 to 2005, formed through the merger of the Promenade Orchestra and Broadcasting Orchestra and part of the Broadcasting Music Centre.

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New Academy of Music

Berlin higher music education institution founded by Theodor Kullak in 1855. It focused on training pianists and became Germany's largest private music institute.

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New Opera Theatre

New Opera Theatre is a Russian music theater in Moscow, founded in 1991 on the initiative of conductor Yevgeny Kolobov. Its repertoire spans Russian and Western classics and 20th-21st century opera.

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New York City Opera

New York City Opera is an opera company in Manhattan, New York, founded in 1943 as part of the city’s Center of Music and Drama to bring opera to a broad public.

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Nikolai Rubinstein Children's School of Arts

A Moscow children's school of arts named for Nikolai Rubinstein. It teaches 428 students in academic and innovative programs and presents frequent concerts.

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North Netherlands Orchestra

The North Netherlands Orchestra is a Dutch symphony orchestra based in Groningen, formed in 1989 through the merger of two regional orchestras. It performs across the northern provinces.

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Novosibirsk Music College named after A. F. Murov

State music college in Novosibirsk, Russia, and one of Siberia's oldest music schools. Founded in 1945, it trains mid-level professional musicians in performance, vocals, conducting, and music theory.

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Novosibirsk Musical Theatre

Novosibirsk Musical Theatre is a musical theatre in Novosibirsk, Russia, founded in 1959. Its repertoire spans operetta, musical comedy, contemporary musicals, and youth productions.

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Odessa Theological Seminary

Odessa Theological Seminary is the oldest theological school of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in southern Ukraine. Opened in 1838, it trains clergy and church musicians.

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Opera Forum

Opera Forum was a Dutch touring opera and operetta company founded in Enschede in the 1950s. It maintained its own soloists, chorus, ballet and later an orchestra.

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Opéra Bastille

Major opera house in Paris's 12th arrondissement, opened in 1989 on Place de la Bastille. It is one of the two venues used by the Paris National Opera.

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Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia

The Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia is an Italian symphony orchestra based in Rome. Founded in 1908, it premiered works including Respighi's Roman tone poems.

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Orchestre Colonne

French symphony orchestra founded in Paris in 1873 by violinist and conductor Édouard Colonne, noted for performing new French and international music.

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Orchestre de Paris

The Orchestre de Paris is a French symphony orchestra founded in 1967 and based in Paris. It performs primarily at the Philharmonie de Paris.

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Osipov National Academic Orchestra of Folk Instruments of Russia

One of Russia's oldest orchestras of folk instruments, founded in Moscow in 1919. It performs Russian folk music and is named for Nikolai Osipov.

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Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance

The Paris National Conservatory of Music and Dance is a leading French higher education institution for professional training in music and dance.

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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

American symphony orchestra based in Pittsburgh, United States. Founded in 1895 by Frederick Archer, it is a leading classical music ensemble.

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Pokrovsky Chamber Stage

Moscow opera venue founded by Boris Pokrovsky in 1972, now a chamber stage of the Bolshoi Theatre, noted for rare and little-known works.

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Pomor State Philharmonic

Pomor State Philharmonic is a cultural institution in Arkhangelsk, Russia, founded in 1937. It presents concerts, including classical and organ music, in its main and chamber halls.

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Prague State Opera

Opera house in Prague and one of the Czech Republic’s leading music theaters, also staging ballet. Opened in 1888 and known for a repertoire centered on foreign works.

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Prague State Opera

Prague State Opera is one of the Czech Republic's leading opera houses, presenting opera and ballet in Prague. Founded in 1883 as the New German Theatre, it focuses on international repertoire.

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Prince Claus Conservatoire

A Dutch conservatoire in Groningen and one of nine in the Netherlands. Part of Hanze University of Applied Sciences, it provides professional music education.

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Queen Elisabeth Music Chapel

Belgian academy in Waterloo for the advanced artistic training of young musicians, founded in 1939 by Queen Elisabeth of Belgium and Eugène Ysaÿe.

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Rachmaninoff Conservatory of Paris

Private conservatory in Paris, founded in 1923 by emigre professors from the Petrograd and Moscow conservatories. It teaches music in Russian and French.

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Radio Philharmonic Orchestra

Dutch symphony orchestra based in Hilversum and part of the Netherlands Broadcasting Music Foundation. Founded in 1945, it performs for the national public broadcasting system.

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Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra

The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra is an American symphony orchestra based in Rochester, New York, founded in 1922 with support from inventor and businessman George Eastman.

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Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca

Romanian state opera and ballet company in Cluj-Napoca, founded in 1919. It is housed with the Lucian Blaga National Theatre in a protected historic building.

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Rondane Quartet

Dutch four-piano ensemble founded in 2002, specializing in performances of Simeon ten Holt’s works for four grand pianos. It disbanded in 2022.

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Rostov Academic Symphony Orchestra

Russian symphony orchestra based in Rostov-on-Don and part of the Rostov Regional Philharmonic. Founded in 1935, it performs repertoire from early music to contemporary works.

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Rostov State Pedagogical University

A state teacher-training university in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, founded in 1931. It became the Pedagogical Institute of Southern Federal University in 2006.

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Royal Albert Hall

Major concert hall in South Kensington, London, opened by Queen Victoria in 1871 and named for Prince Albert. It is internationally known as the home of the Proms.

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Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn"

Private non-profit music school in Mechelen, Belgium, founded in 1922 by Jef Denyn. It specializes in carillon study and is the world's first and largest carillon school.

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Royal Christian Oratorio Society Excelsior

Amsterdam choir founded in 1885 as an evangelical choir. It has held royal status since 1925 and is known for performing Bach’s St Matthew Passion at the Concertgebouw.

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Royal Festival Hall

Royal Festival Hall is a concert, dance and events venue in London, part of the Southbank Centre. Opened in 1951 for the Festival of Britain, it hosts major orchestras.

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Royal Flemish Opera

Antwerp's independent city opera, established in 1907 in a neo-Baroque theatre. It merged with the Royal Opera of Ghent in 1981 to form Opera for Flanders.

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

London symphony orchestra founded by Sir Thomas Beecham in 1946. It tours widely and is sometimes described as Britain's national orchestra.

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Royal Scottish National Orchestra

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra is Scotland’s principal symphony orchestra, based in Glasgow. Founded in 1891, it performs across Scotland.

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Royal Theatre Carré

A neoclassical theatre on the Amstel in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded by Oscar Carré in 1887. It presents musicals, pop concerts, music, drama and cabaret.

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Russian State Symphonic Cappella

A Russian symphony orchestra and choir formed in Moscow in 1991 through the merger of the USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra and State Chamber Choir.

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Ryazan Music College named after G. and A. Pirogov

Music college in Ryazan, Russia, tracing its history to 1919. It trains performers, music teachers, conductors, and specialists in vocal, folk, and popular music.

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Saint Gabriel Kutaisi Theological Seminary

Georgian Orthodox secondary seminary in Kutaisi, opened in 1894 to train clergy for western Georgia and revived in 1995 under the name of Saint Gabriel.

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Saint Petersburg State Institute of Culture

Major Russian higher education institution in Saint Petersburg, founded in 1918, training specialists in culture, the arts and humanities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

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Sakha Opera and Ballet Theatre

State opera and ballet theatre in Yakutsk, Russia. It traces its seasons from 1971 and stages Sakha, Russian and world opera and ballet repertoire.

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