Schubert's Unfinished Symphony New York Tickets - David Geffen Hall

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Rudolf Buchbinder

2 concerts

Born in Litoměřice, Buchbinder is a pianist famed for Austro-Germanic repertoire, championing Haydn and Beethoven, with 100+ recordings and key collaborations like cellist János Starker.

Boston Symphony Orchestra

17 concerts

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.

Andris Nelsons

9 concerts

Riga-born conductor; Music Director Boston Symphony & Gewandhauskapellmeister Leipzig. DG exclusive; known for Shostakovich, Bruckner & Beethoven cycles; 4 Grammys.

Beethoven

40 concerts

Ludwig van Beethoven, a German composer and pianist from Bonn, bridged the Classical and Romantic eras with his innovative, emotionally intense music. Renowned for works like the "Moonlight Sonata," Fifth Symphony, and Ninth Symphony, he revolutionized instrumental music, elevating it to high art. He continued composing despite profound deafness.

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

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.

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.

Jaap Van Zweden

5 concerts

Born in Amsterdam, Jaap van Zweden is a celebrated conductor and violinist known for leading top orchestras worldwide, Grammy-nominated recordings, and autism music therapy work.

New York Philharmonic

83 concerts

The New York Philharmonic, a cultural icon in NYC and globally, connects with millions via concerts, media, and education. Gustavo Dudamel to lead in 2026, succeeding luminaries like Bernstein and Mahler.

Beethoven's Emperor

1 concert