Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra | |
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Orchestra | |
Founded | 1952 |
Disbanded | 1962 |
Location | Stuttgart, West Germany |
Website | 7aso |
The Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra was the only symphonic orchestral ensemble ever created under the supervision of the United States Army. Founded by the composer Samuel Adler, its members participated in the cultural diplomacy initiatives of the United States in an effort to demonstrate the shared cultural heritage of the United States, its European allies and the vanquished countries of Europe during the post World War II era.