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Emanuel Ax

20 concerts

Born in Poland, Grammy-winning classical pianist Emanuel Ax gained international fame after winning the 1974 Arthur Rubinstein Competition. He studied at Juilliard, signed with Sony Classical in 1987, and won eight Grammy Awards. Ax is widely known for his frequent collaborations with cellist Yo-Yo Ma.

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

83 concerts

Recognized as one of America's leading orchestras, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra has performed at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall since 1982 and added Strathmore in 2005. Led by Marin Alsop, the internationally renowned orchestra is known for acclaimed recordings and launching OrchKids.

Jonathon Heyward

27 concerts

Jonathon Heyward, born in Charleston, South Carolina, is an American conductor and cellist. He serves as Music Director of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and the Festival Orchestra of Lincoln Center. Heyward won the 2015 International Besançon Competition for Young Conductors and is recognized for making classical music accessible, championing new works, and leading diverse orchestras.

Brahms

82 concerts

Johannes Brahms, born in Hamburg, Germany, was a pivotal Romantic era composer. He masterfully blended classical forms with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies in his symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Celebrated for works like "Hungarian Dances" and his "Lullaby," he is considered one of classical music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven, leaving an enduring legacy.