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Aaron Diehl

1 concert

Aaron Diehl, born in Columbus, Ohio, is a renowned jazz pianist known for his swinging acoustic and classical style. He toured with Wynton Marsalis and contributed to three Grammy-winning Cécile McLorin Salvant albums. Diehl's notable works include "The Bespoke Man's Narrative" and "The Vagabond." He has collaborated with saxophonist Benny Golson and released an orchestral rendition of Mary Lou Williams' "Zodiac Suite" in 2023.

Dvorak

10 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

Robert Spano, born in Conneaut, Ohio, is a renowned conductor known for Grammy wins with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He led them from 2001 to 2021, became music director of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and notably conducted Wagner's Ring at the Seattle Opera. Spano is also a composer and has collaborated with Jessica Rivera.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

2 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.