×

Leonidas Kavakos with Boston Symphony Orchestra, Andris Nelsons, and more

Aug 19, 2023 at 10:30 PM  ·  Tanglewood, Lenox, MA Tanglewood, Lenox, MA

Leonidas Kavakos
Aug 19
Leonidas Kavakos
Past Concert

LineUp

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.
Riga-born conductor; Music Director Boston Symphony & Gewandhauskapellmeister Leipzig. DG exclusive; known for Shostakovich, Bruckner & Beethoven cycles; 4 Grammys.
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.
Born in Athens, Leonidas Kavakos is a renowned violinist and conductor known for Sibelius and Beethoven performances. He’s collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, and led Camerata Salzburg.

Concert Info

Videos

Top Tracks

More Concerts at Tanglewood

More Concerts in Lenox, MA

You May Also Like

Report a problem
Cancel
See All Results