The Orchestra Mozart or Orchestra Mozart Bologna is an Italian orchestra based in Bologna. The orchestra was created by Carlo Maria Badini, as a special project within the Regia Accademia Filarmonica (Philharmonic Academy) of Bologna. It was funded by the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio in Bologna (Foundation of Bologna Savings Bank; Carisbo) . Claudio Abbado agreed to become Artistic Director of the orchestra and recruit its members. Giuseppe Modugno was designed from beginning as Artistic Secretary. The orchestra gave its first concert on November 4, 2004 in Bologna's Auditorium Manzoni. The orchestra performs in many major Italian cities and in Vienna's Musikverein where it is in residence. The orchestra tours Europe and is regularly invited to the Salzburg Festival.