Mendelssohn with Boston Symphony Orchestra, berlioz, and more

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.

Felix Mendelssohn, a German Romantic composer born in Hamburg, was a child prodigy known for his lyrical melodies and elegant orchestration. He blended Classical forms with Romantic expression, creating popular works like the "Wedding March," Violin Concerto, and Italian Symphony. Mendelssohn also revived Bach's music and founded the Leipzig Conservatory.

berlioz, born Jasper Edward Attlee in Cape Town, South Africa, is a UK-based jazz house musician and DJ. Known for his distinctive fusion of improvisational jazz and electronic house music, he crafts atmospheric soundscapes with lush saxophone lines and intricate rhythms. His popular releases include the EP "jazz is for ordinary people" and the album "open this wall." He is recognized as a leading jazz act in the UK by streaming audience size. His wife, Joycelyn, is a co-producer.

Japanese conductor Kazuki Yamada, from Kanagawa, excels in orchestral, opera, and symphony. A winner of the Besançon International Conducting Competition, he leads the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra as Music Director and is Chief Conductor of Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin. He has garnered prestigious Japanese and Royal Philharmonic Society awards.