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In 1999, the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich achieved international renown when it won the German Record Critics' Award for its recording of the complete Beethoven symphonies. Founded in 1868, the orchestra performs some 50 programs in approximately 100 concerts a year at the Tonhalle Zurich, a concert hall that is considered an acoustic masterpiece. The Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich also makes guest appearances in Switzerland, performs concert tours abroad, and records numerous CDs. Credit Suisse has been partner of the orchestra since 1986 and sponsors the "tonhalleLATE" concert series intended for younger audiences.

The Orchestre de la Suisse Romande enjoys an excellent international reputation. Founded in 1918, the orchestra boasts a long history marked with numerous premieres of works by composers such as Benjamin Britten, Claude Debussy, Arthur Honegger, and Igor Stravinsky. The orchestra performs mostly in Geneva and Lausanne. Credit Suisse has been the main sponsor of the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande since 1991.

Musikkollegium Winterthur, founded in 1629, is one of the most renowned organizations of its kind in Europe. It has been a professional ensemble since the 19th century. Today, the focus of the 50-person ensemble is on the classical and early romantic works alongside works of the 20th century. Credit Suisse has been the main sponsor of the Musikkollegium Winterthur since 2005.

Roberto González-Monjas was named the new chief conductor of the Musikkollegium Winterthur at the start of the 2021/22 season. He will be in charge of this concert season with the theme of "Enfants terribles." The focus will be on Russian composer Igor Stravinsky, with the highlight of the season being the two-week "Le grand rituel" festival at Winterthur's Industrie-Kathedrale Halle 53.

The Künstlerhaus Boswil is a live music venue and one of the leading cultural institutions in the Canton of Aargau. Its master concert cycle, summer festival, and academy program have earned it wide acclaim. With a broad, ambitious program, the Künstlerhaus Boswil is devoted to the promotion of classical as well as contemporary music. The Künstlerhaus Boswil is also home to the Aargau Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Freiamt Youth Orchestra, both of which perform there on a regular basis.

Credit Suisse has been the main sponsor of the Aargau Youth Symphony Orchestra since 2007.

Established in 1932, the Sydney Symphony Orchestra is the resident orchestra at the iconic Sydney Opera House. It performs over 200 times each year and reaches an audience of more than 350,000. In the 1930s, the orchestra became famous under the direction of Antal Dorati and Sir Thomas Beecham. Soloists appearing with the orchestra included Artur Rubinstein, Bronislaw Huberman, and Anne-Sophie Mutter. The Sydney Symphony is Australia's flagship orchestra, and its principal conductor is David Robertson. In its role as Premier Partner, Credit Suisse supports the Fellowship Program and the Assistant Conductor Position of the orchestra, as well as the Sydney Symphony Gala Concerts.

Since 2017, Credit Suisse is also the sponsor of the Credit Suisse Sydney Symphony Orchestra Music Education Program, an initiative to bring a structured music education program to six primary schools in Sydney and Melbourne. The program aims to improve the overall learning opportunities for young students and create a long-lasting culture of music in their communities.