Sierra with Boston Symphony Orchestra, Dvorak, and more

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.

Roberto Sierra is a Puerto Rican composer known for his "tropicalization" style, a unique fusion of European modernism and Latin American folk elements. His acclaimed orchestral works, including "Estudios sinfónicos," are performed by leading ensembles. He is recognized for his innovative contributions to contemporary classical music.