Celebrating its 22nd birthday in 2015, the CNSO has gained a position as one of the top symphonic ensembles both in the Czech Republic and elsewhere in Europe. Renowned for its versatility, the orchestra annually presents a broad program ranging from classical music concerts to contemporary genres, film scores, jazz and musicals. The CNSO also organizes the summer Prague Proms Festival which presents outstanding international performers. The orchestra takes pride in several Gold CDs, and also in the Gustav Mahler Prize, awarded for its interpretation of Mahler’s works. Other achievements include the prestigious worldwide representation contract with IMG Artists London, and their long-standing recording project in association with Tokyo Victor Entertainment. The Czech National Symphony Orchestra was established in 1993 by the trumpet player Jan Hasenöhrl. Legendary conductor Zdeněk Košler was a spiritual father at the birth of the CNSO.