The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra is a renowned Czech ensemble made up of leading classical, jazz, and guest musicians, many of whom come from the State Opera and the Czech National Theatre. Originally founded in 1947 as the Film Symphony Orchestra for Barrandov Film Studios, it underwent several name changes before adopting its current title in 1992. Known for its rich history and strong ties to both film and classical music, the orchestra regularly performs concerts at Prague’s opera house and is acclaimed for its recordings of film scores and classical works.