Recommended third party library instruments?

New Apple user here - last used Logic 8 years ago, and while getting to grips with it again, stumbled into the Library instruments.
Was just looking to hook up my old Korg, but now blown away by the Library instruments in Logic - no need for a new Korg.
While many of the sounds are great, I'm finding the strings to be pretty weak. From previous reading on these forums I saw the Vienna Symphonic Library recommended.
I'm presuming this is basically a dedicated set of orchestral instruments for the Logic library? If so, am tempted to go with the Standard Special Edition bundle as it seems an affordable way to get into using it.
However, I'm also looking out for choral and world music sounds, but not sure where to look.
Any pointers and/or recommendations - even keywords for Google searches - would certainly be appreciated.

The orchestral party pug ins you are already looking at are among the best, no question. But for good strings at a reasonable price the IK Multimedia Philharmonik is quite good, don't pay the price you'll see it for... I paid like $300 or so. The Wallander group is making some very good brass, flutes and oboes for a good price as well, you can pay as you go with them as well.
However, if money isn't an object, then you are correct, the Eastwest and the Vienna instrument groups are the industry standard, best as I can tell, an probably for good reason. Good luck- you're gonna have fun.

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