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Helsingborgs Symfoniorkester

Helsingborgs Symfoniorkester

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Helsingborgs symfoniorkester (HSO) is a symphony orchestra in Helsingborg. HSO was founded in 1911 and is one of Sweden's oldest symphony orchestras. Helsingborgs symfoniorkester consists in 2014 of 58 musicians. The orchestra gives about 75 concerts a year and the chief conductor is currently Stefan Solyom. HSO's home stage is Helsingborgs konserthus. The 58 musicians consist of 11 first violins, 9 second violins, 7 violas, 6 cellos, 5 double basses, 2 timpani and percussion, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones and 1 tuba. For three seasons 2014-2017 Rolf Martinsson is composer in residence. Previously Paula af Malmborg Ward has held this post. The orchestra has recorded for labels such as Naxos and Dacapo. Its "Svenska klassiska favoriter", released by Naxos, has sold 150 000 copies.

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