Craiova "Oltenia" Philharmonic Orchestra

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The Oltenia Philharmonic Orchestra (Romanian : Filarmonica Oltenia Craiova) is an orchestra in Craiova, Romania. It has been founded in 1904 [1] and established in 1947 by a royal decree. The present activity is carried out by the Symphony Orchestra, the Chamber Orchestra, the Academic Choir and several chamber assemblies.

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References

  1. "Craiova: Magie vieneză, astă-seară pe scena Teatrului Naţional". Adevărul . 11 December 2009. Retrieved 6 July 2011.