Mozart with Boston Symphony Orchestra, Wagner, and more

Formed in 1881 and supported by Henry Lee Higginson, the Boston Symphony Orchestra is a prominent U.S. ensemble based at Symphony Hall. Led by renowned conductors including Serge Koussevitsky and Andris Nelsons, the group boasts an extensive recording catalog and founded the Tanglewood Music Festival.

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.

Richard Wagner, born in Leipzig, Germany, was a revolutionary Romantic composer. He is renowned for his music dramas, including "The Ring of the Nibelung" and "Tristan und Isolde," which feature his innovative use of leitmotifs and Gesamtkunstwerk ("total work of art"). His complex harmonies and dramatic orchestration profoundly influenced Western classical music.

David Afkham is a German conductor born in Freiburg in 1983. He served as the Chief Conductor and Artistic Director of the Orquesta y Coro Nacionales de España from 2019 to 2026, following a successful tenure as its Principal Conductor. He is widely recognized for his impeccable technique and compelling artistry, frequently collaborating with leading orchestras and opera houses worldwide.