The second symphony orchestra of St. Petersburg Philharmonia, founded in 1931.
Not to be confused with Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra.
History:
1931-1953 - Leningrad Radio Large Symphony Orchestra = Большой Симфонический Оркестр Ленинградского радио
During the World War II Siege of Leningrad, this orchestra of Leningrad Radio was the only symphony orchestra remaining in the blockaded city. In – August 1942, conducted by Karl Eliasberg, this orchestra played the historic Leningrad première of the Seventh Symphony by Shostakovich.
1953-1993 - Leningrad Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra = Академический симфонический оркестр Ленинградской государственной филармонии
Since 1993 - St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra = Академический симфонический оркестр Санкт-Петербургской филармонии
Conductors:
1937-1950 — Karl Eliasberg = Карл Ильич Элиасберг
1964-1967 — Arvid Jansons = Арвид Янсонс
1968-1976 — Yuri Temirkanov = Юрий Темирканов
Since 1977 — Alexander Dmitriev = Александр Дмитриев