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 - [a1059712] = Академический симфонический оркестр Санкт-Петербургской филармонии
Conductors:
1937-1950 — Karl Eliasberg = [a=Карл Ильич Элиасберг]
1964-1967 — [a=Arvid Jansons] = Арвид Янсонс
1968-1976 — [a=Yuri Temirkanov] = Юрий Темирканов
Since 1977 — [a=Alexander Dmitriev (2)] = Александр Дмитриев