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Tchaikovsky

76 concerts

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, a Russian Romantic composer from Votkinsk, is celebrated for his emotional intensity and melodic beauty. He masterfully blended Russian folk influences with Western traditions. His iconic works include the ballets Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and The Sleeping Beauty, alongside the 1812 Overture and Piano Concerto No. 1. His compositions remain beloved globally.

St. Louis Symphony

68 concerts

Founded in 1880, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is the second oldest professional orchestra in the U.S. Based at Powell Hall since 1968, the acclaimed ensemble has earned 60 Grammy nominations and nine wins, including a 2015 award for John Adams: City Noir.

Akron Symphony Orchestra

8 concerts

The Akron Symphony Orchestra, founded in Akron, Ohio in 1949, enriches its community with exceptional symphonic music. Known for diverse programming including classical, gospel, and jazz, it fosters musical engagement through collaborations and educational initiatives like the Akron Youth Orchestras and Gospel Meets Symphony Chorus.

Randall Goosby

2 concerts

Randall Mitsuo Goosby is a violinist best known as a guest soloist with major US orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and Cleveland Orchestra. He won First Prize at the 2010 Sphinx Concerto Competition at age 13 and performed at Lincoln Center and Wigmore Hall.

Korngold

5 concerts

Erich Wolfgang Korngold, an Austrian-born child prodigy, was a revered composer known for his lush, late-Romantic style. He pioneered symphonic film scores in Hollywood, earning two Academy Awards for works like "The Adventures of Robin Hood." His notable compositions include the opera "Die tote Stadt" and a Violin Concerto, praised by Mahler and Strauss, showcasing his rich melodies and orchestrations.

Dvořak

26 concerts