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Boston Symphony Orchestra

43 concerts

Founded in 1881, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, supported by banker Henry Lee Higginson, is a pillar of U.S. orchestral culture. Its legendary recordings, especially on RCA Victor, benefit from Boston's Symphony Hall acoustics. Known for premieres of works by Stravinsky and Bartók, it has been led by conductors Monteux, Koussevitsky, and Ozawa. It also has ties with Tanglewood Music Festival and contributed to film scores like Spielberg's "Schindler's List" and "Saving Private Ryan" with John Williams.

Andris Nelsons

20 concerts

Andris Nelsons, Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is renowned for his innovative leadership. As Gewandhauskapellmeister, he pioneers unique collaborations and has won two Grammy Awards. Nelsons, a Deutsche Grammophon exclusive artist since 2016, is known for exploring Anton Bruckner's symphonies.

Yefim Bronfman

2 concerts

Yefim Bronfman, born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, is renowned for his dynamic performances of Russian composers like Prokofiev and Shostakovich. An American citizen since 1989, he has performed globally and won a Grammy for Bartók's concertos. Notable collaborations include Emanuel Ax and Shlomo Mintz. He was featured in Fantasia 2000 and described in Philip Roth's novel "The Human Stain." His extensive discography spans over 90 recordings.