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National Symphony Orchestra

13 concerts

Founded in 1931 in Washington, D.C., the National Symphony Orchestra is a celebrated American ensemble. It excels in classical and contemporary orchestral music, known for innovative programming and artistic excellence. The NSO commissions new works, has critically acclaimed recordings, and collaborates with diverse artists, including those in hip-hop. It was nominated for Gramophone's Orchestra of the Year.

Inon Barnatan

1 concert

Israeli-born pianist Inon Barnatan, based in NYC, is known for Schubert, Beethoven, and contemporary works. He often collaborates with cellist Alisa Weilerstein and won the Avery Fisher Career Grant.

Philadelphia Orchestra

9 concerts

The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Yannick Nézet-Séguin, excels in classical music, fostering joy and connection in Philadelphia and worldwide through diverse programs.

Schubert

1 concert

Franz Schubert (1797-1828), born in Vienna, Austria, was a pivotal Austrian composer bridging Classical and Romantic eras. Renowned for lyrical melodies and emotional depth, he mastered Lieder, chamber music, and symphonies. His vast output includes "Ave Maria," "Erlkönig," and the "Unfinished Symphony." Schubert's timeless compositions are continually performed and recorded, profoundly influencing classical music.

Mozart

26 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.

Matthias Pintscher

21 concerts

German composer Matthias Pintscher, known for modernist, French-influenced music and operas like *Thomas Chatterton*, has worked with top orchestras worldwide and is also a conductor.

Jonathan Cohen

1 concert

Jonathan Cohen, an English cellist, conductor, and keyboardist from Manchester, is celebrated for his expertise in early music, Baroque opera, and Classical repertoire. He founded the acclaimed ensemble Arcangelo and co-founded the London Haydn Quartet. Known for historically informed performances and a passion for chamber music, he has garnered Gramophone Awards and Grammy nominations for recordings like "Arias for Guadagni" and "Buxtehude's Trio Sonatas". He has held artistic leadership roles with Les Violons du Roy and the Handel and Haydn Society.

Bach

9 concerts

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750), born in Eisenach, Germany, was a pivotal Baroque composer. Renowned for his mastery of counterpoint and polyphony, he enriched German styles with Italian and French influences. His prolific output includes iconic works like the Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, Mass in B Minor, and Toccata and Fugue in D Minor. Bach is celebrated as one of history's greatest composers, whose genius continues to inspire.

Strauss

10 concerts

Richard Strauss, born in Munich, Germany, was a leading late Romantic and early Modern German composer and conductor. Renowned for his tone poems, including *Also sprach Zarathustra*, and operas like *Der Rosenkavalier*, he mastered orchestral and vocal composition. Strauss collaborated notably with librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal. He was also a successful conductor of orchestras and director of opera houses.

Mendelssohn

18 concerts