Re: Best Orchestras?


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Posted by Bryan on February 12, 2001 at 13:39:20:

In Reply to: Best Orchestras? posted by Bill Jagnow on February 12, 2001 at 12:51:17:

There is an annual ranking of orchestras in a London publication (I believe it is the Times) which is the result of polling critics from prominent papers around the world. This is kind of like the AP football poll in that it is extremely subjective, not all that scientific, and open to much debate. On the other hand, it is pretty much recognized as THE source on such matters. I will try to find the article to complete the list, but I do remember the top three in order are:

1. Berlin Philharmonic
2. Vienna Philharmonic
3. Cleveland Orchestra

I think NY Phil was about fifth if memory serves.

Bryan


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