Deutsches Filmorchester Babelsberg
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The German Film Orchestra Babelsberg (also known as Deutches Filmorchester Babelsberg in German) is a symphony orchestra based in Potsdam, Germany. It was founded in 1993. The orchestra derives its name from the legendary film studios in Babelsberg, a suburb of Potsdam, where notable films such as Metropolis and The Blue Angel were produced. The Film Orchestra frequently presents live performances of silent films and is very active in recording music for the film industry. Additionally, the orchestra frequently collaborates with prominent artists in popular and jazz music on crossover projects.
The German Film Orchestra's current Chief Conductor is Scott Lawton, who assumed his post in 1999. The former conductor was Frank Strobel.
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