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Ellington

3 concerts

Edward Kennedy "Duke" Ellington was an American jazz pianist, composer, and big-band leader from Washington, D.C. Widely regarded as one of the greatest jazz composers of all time, he led his eponymous orchestra for more than half a century, created thousands of scores including classics like "Satin Doll" and "Sophisticated Lady," and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Dvorak

11 concerts

Antonín Dvořák, a celebrated Czech composer, was born in Nelahozeves, Bohemia. A master of the Romantic era, he infused his attractive melodies and brilliant orchestrations with Bohemian folk influences, later incorporating American elements. He is renowned for works like his Symphony No. 9 "From the New World," Cello Concerto, Slavonic Dances, and the opera Rusalka. Johannes Brahms supported his early career. Dvořák is celebrated for popularizing Slavic music and his versatile compositional style.

Robert Spano

5 concerts

Born in Conneaut, Ohio, conductor Robert Spano led the Atlanta Symphony (2001–21), winning multiple Grammys (Vaughan Williams, Berlioz); known for contemporary works & opera.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

5 concerts

The New Jersey Symphony, founded in 1922 by Philip James, is the state orchestra of New Jersey. Renowned for its classical music performances, it has earned Emmy and Grammy Awards. The Symphony is celebrated for its collaborations and for appointing Henry Lewis as the first African-American music director of a major US orchestra.