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Houston Symphony

84 concerts

Founded in Houston, Texas, in 1913, the Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winning Houston Symphony is a leading American orchestra. Known for its artistic excellence and innovation in classical and diverse programming, it boasts a distinguished recording legacy, including Alban Berg's Wozzeck. The Symphony engages the community through education and notable collaborations.

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.

Earl Lee

5 concerts

Korean-Canadian conductor Earl Lee, born in South Korea, is celebrated for his insightful conducting and expressive style. A former cellist, he leads major orchestras worldwide, including the Boston Symphony and New York Philharmonic. Lee is Music Director of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and a recipient of the Sir Georg Solti Conducting Award.

Mozart

75 concerts

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), born in Salzburg, Austria, was a classical child prodigy. He composed over 600 masterpieces across genres like opera, symphony, and chamber music. Known for his elegant, balanced style, his famous works include "The Marriage of Figaro," "Don Giovanni," "The Magic Flute," and Symphony No. 40. He is considered one of Western music's greatest composers.

Schumann

24 concerts

Zwickau-born Robert Schumann, a German Romantic composer, shaped the era with expressive piano works, Lieder, and symphonies. His innovative style blended emotion and literature. He was also an influential music critic.

Haydn

17 concerts

Franz Joseph Haydn, born in Rohrau, Austria, was a pivotal Classical composer. Known as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet," his prolific output includes 104 symphonies and 68 string quartets. His innovative style, marked by wit and humor, shaped instrumental music. Notable works include the "London" symphonies and oratorios like "The Creation." He influenced Mozart and taught Beethoven.

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