The Milan Symphony Orchestra (MSO), founded in 1952 by Antonino Molinari under the name of Orchestra Stabile Lombarda, has been engaged right from the early days in numerous concerts. The Orchestra is composed of 65 musicians, divided into accomplished chamber groups: The soloists of the MSO, MSO Ensemble, Harmonie Musik, The wind of the MSO.

The Milan Symphony Orchestra enjoys a superb reputation throughout the music world, and in the course of its history has been headed by some of the finest conductors of the time, such as Tinelli, Marcosano, Camicia, Patria, Cavallari, Acquaviva, Berthold, Birrof, Lasham, Shattle, Colonell, Bitsh, Damase, Casterede, etc.

The Milan Symphony Orchestra has made numerous musical recordings, many of which have received prestigious radio and television awards, including the Premio della Critica. Agile performer of a broad repertory that spans baroque to contemporary composers, the Milan Symphony Orchestra amply represents Bach, Vivaldi, Haydn, Mercadante, Mozart, all of Beethoven's symphonies, and large selections from baroque instrumental music, with a special emphasis on the presentation of works rarely performed. In addition to choral masterpices, M.S.O. has performed Mahler's Lieder, choral works by Brahms, and operatic selections with an emphasis on Rossini, Donizetti and Verdi.

The Lombardy formation stands out in the Italian scene thanks to its aptitude for theearly 20th century music and a peculiar attention towards contemporary music. It has performed with renowned soloists and famous conductors worldwide; it has accompanied young performers at their dÈbuts, and has also included in its programtheatrical and dance performances.

Invited by the main Italian Concert Societies, it has performed with great success at Teatro alla Scala of Milan, Teatro Comunale of Florence, Teatro Comunale of Bologna, Carlo Felice of Genoa, Auditorium "G.Agnelli" of Lingotto of Turin, Accademia di S.Cecilia of Rome, Biennale of Venice. The Orchestra collaborates with the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino and with the Ravenna Festival, and since 1995 partecipates in the Rossini Opera Festival. Intenational tours have included: Germany, Japan, Austria, France, Brasil, Argentina, USA, Spain.