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Hilary Hahn with Boston Symphony Orchestra, National Symphony Orchestra, and more

Aug 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM  ·  Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna, VA Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna, VA

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Boston Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1881, is a leading U.S. symphonic ensemble. Known for 20th-century RCA Victor recordings and for Koussevitsky’s premieres of Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms and Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, plus Tanglewood.
Founded in 1931 in Washington, D.C., the National Symphony Orchestra is a celebrated American ensemble. It excels in classical and contemporary orchestral music, known for innovative programming and artistic excellence. The NSO commissions new works, has critically acclaimed recordings, and collaborates with diverse artists, including those in hip-hop. It was nominated for Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year.
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.
Grammy-winning violinist Hilary Hahn is known for her diverse repertoire, championing works by over 40 living composers, and releasing 23 feature recordings that hit the Billboard top ten. She launched the global social media initiative 100daysofpractice in 2017 to celebrate artistic development and community building.
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.
John Coolidge Adams is an American composer and conductor whose works are among the most-performed in contemporary classical music. Particularly noted for his operas centering around historical events, such as Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer, his minimalist style incorporates massive orchestral textures and neo-Romantic elements. He is a celebrated conductor who has led major orchestras worldwide and received numerous accolades, including the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Music.

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