Moscow State Symphony All-Tchaikovsky Program U.S. Debut of Moscow State Symphony With this series of performances, the Moscow State Symphony became the first Soviet orchestra to play in the United States. Taubman, Howard. First Soviet Orchestra in U.S. Hailed here at Opening of Tour: SOVIET ORCHESTRA MAKES U.S. DEBUT." New York Times (1923-), Jan 04 1960, p. 1. ProQuest. Web. 8 Dec. 2021. symphony orchestra performance 1960-01-03T20:40:00