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Boston Symphony Orchestra

62 concerts

Formed in 1881 by Henry Lee Higginson, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is a prominent U.S. ensemble known for acclaimed recordings, its Boston Pops offshoot, and historic leadership by renowned conductors including Serge Koussevitzky, Charles Munch, and Andris Nelsons.

Andris Nelsons

30 concerts

Grammy Award-winning conductor Andris Nelsons serves as Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Gewandhauskapellmeister of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig. An exclusive Deutsche Grammophon artist, he has won multiple Grammy Awards for his Shostakovich recordings and completed major symphonic cycles of Bruckner, Beethoven, and Strauss.

Britten

7 concerts

Born in Lowestoft, England, Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was a towering 20th-century composer, conductor, and pianist. Renowned for revolutionizing British opera, his emotive style blended classical traditions with diverse influences. Celebrated works include the operas "Peter Grimes" and "War Requiem," alongside "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra."

Shostakovich

36 concerts

Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975), a Russian composer from St. Petersburg, is celebrated for his 15 symphonies and chamber music. His classical style features sharp contrasts, grotesque elements, and deep emotional intensity. Renowned works include Symphony No. 5 and the "Leningrad" Symphony. He navigated a complex relationship with the Soviet regime, establishing a powerful legacy as a 20th-century master.