The Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra was established in 1920, inheriting the symphonic traditions of its predecessor, the orchestra of the Opera House. Since then it has won national and international reputation, appearing in major cities throughout Eastern and Western Europe and the USA. During the course of its existence the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra with many distinguished conductors, including Bruno Walter, Clemens Krauss, Rafael Kubelik, Leopold Stokowski and Kyrill Kondrashin.