The Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo (OSESP) (in Portuguese, or São Paulo State Symphony in English), is one of the leading symphonic orchestras in Brazil. It was founded in 1954 by conductor Souza Lima, and it was directed by conductor Eleazar de Carvalho for 24 years until 1996. In the following year, it was completely restructured under the leadership of conductor John Neschling. São Paulo is a state in Brazil. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... Orchestra at City Hall (Edmonton). ... 1954 was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Conductor can mean different things in different contexts: In science and engineering, a conductor is material which contains movable electric charges in which an electric current can be produced. ... 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...
Sala São Paulo
In 1999, Sala São Paulo opened as a concert hall and the new home of OSESP. It ocuppies buildings of the imposing Estação Júlio Prestes, and it can accommodate 1,509 spectators. 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...