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Pacific Symphony

15 concerts

The largest orchestra formed in the United States in the last 50 years, based in Orange County, California, and recognized for its artistic excellence, community engagement, and innovative programming.

The Cleveland Orchestra

53 concerts

Founded in Cleveland in 1918 by Adella Prentiss Hughes, The Cleveland Orchestra is led by Music Director Franz Welser-Möst (since 2002). The New York Times called it “the best in America.” It launched Adella streaming, On a Personal Note podcast, and a recording label.

Beethoven

73 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.

Mozart

47 concerts

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.

New Jersey Symphony Orchestra

14 concerts

The New Jersey Symphony, founded in 1922 by Philip James, is the state orchestra of New Jersey. Renowned for its classical music performances, it has earned Emmy and Grammy Awards. The Symphony is celebrated for its collaborations and for appointing Henry Lewis as the first African-American music director of a major US orchestra.

Xian Zhang

14 concerts

Xian Zhang, a Chinese-American conductor born in Dandong, China, is renowned for her dynamic classical music interpretations. She serves as Music Director for the New Jersey Symphony and Seattle Symphony. Zhang was the first woman to lead a major Italian symphony orchestra and hold a titled role with a BBC orchestra. Her Grammy-winning album "Letters for the Future" highlights her collaborations. She champions Chinese composers.

Bernard Labadie

2 concerts

Canadian conductor Bernard Labadie is known for Baroque and Classical repertory. Founder of Les Violons du Roy (1984) and La Chapelle de Québec (1985), he has toured North America and Europe and recorded over a dozen discs for Dorian.