The Czech Philharmonic Orchestra

Czech symphony orchestra. Established in 1894 as the orchestra of [l274610] ([a=Orchestr Národního Divadla]) in Prague. First performed under its name on January 4, 1896, conducted by [a=Antonín Dvořák]. Independent orchestra since 1901. Related entities: [a=Czech Singers Chorus] (Český pěvecký sbor), [a=Prague Philharmonic Chorus] alias [a=Czech Philharmonic Chorus] (Pražský filharmonický sbor).