History of the symphony orchestra symphony, a lengthy form of musical composition for orchestra, normally consisting of several large sections, or movements, at least one of which usually employs sonata form (also called first-movement form). Symphonies in this sense began to be composed during the so-called Classical period in European music history, about – 1 stavanger symfoniorkester 2 By Bruce Tucker May 12th, History. The symphony orchestra is a type of music ensemble that has lasted and evolved throughout centuries. Classical musicians have been studied for years, thanks to their many contributions to the symphony orchestra and music history as a whole. 3 stavanger, norway history 4 Antecedents of the modern symphony orchestra appeared about , the most notable early example being the ensemble required in the Italian composer Claudio Monteverdi’s opera Orfeo. 5 History Baroque and classical eras. In the Baroque era, the size and composition of an orchestra were not standardised. There Beethoven's influence. Beethoven's instrumentation almost always included paired flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, Instrumental technology. The invention of the. 6 The orchestra first toured the United States in under Leopold Damrosch. In Walter Damrosch led the Symphony Society on a European tour. In Toscanini led the combined orchestra on its first European tour. The Philharmonic first toured the Soviet Union in and Asia in 7 where is stavanger, norway on the map 8 From until he was the Chief Conductor of Norrköping Symphony Orchestra. 9 HistoryEdit The Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation founded the orchestra in as the Stavanger musikerforenings orkester, for radio broadcasts. 10 The National Symphony Orchestra (NSO) is an American symphony orchestra based in Washington, D.C. Founded in by cellist Hans Kindler, its principal performing venue is the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. They were also the official orchestra of the annual National Memorial Day Concert and A Capitol Fourth celebrations. 11 Aug. 20, , AM ET (AP) Philadelphia Orchestra, American symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia. It was founded in under the direction of Fritz Sheel, who served until 12