Mozart with Emanuel Ax, Omaha Symphony, and more

Sep 22, 2023 at 7:30 PM · Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center, Omaha, NE

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Emanuel Ax

13 concerts

Born in Lvov, Poland, Emanuel Ax is a celebrated pianist known for his classical repertoire and collaborations with Yo-Yo Ma. He won the Arthur Rubinstein Competition in 1974 and the Avery Fisher Prize in 1979. Ax's recordings have earned him multiple Grammy Awards, and he frequently performs with renowned orchestras and at prestigious festivals like Ravinia and Tanglewood. He has recorded for the Sony Classical label and teaches at Juilliard.

Mozart

30 concerts

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was an Austrian composer of the Classical period. A child prodigy, he created over 600 works across symphonies, operas, and concertos. His music is celebrated for its clarity, balance, and melodic beauty, profoundly influencing Western music and remaining widely performed today.