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Boston Symphony Orchestra

49 concerts

Founded in Boston (1881), top U.S. symphony rooted in German tradition; famed RCA & DG recordings, Tanglewood. Premiered Stravinsky/Bartók; played Spielberg films with John Williams.

Andris Nelsons

32 concerts

Riga-born conductor; Music Director of Boston Symphony & Gewandhauskapellmeister Leipzig. Deutsche Grammophon artist; acclaimed Shostakovich/Bruckner/Beethoven cycles; 4 Grammys.

Yo-Yo Ma

14 concerts

Paris-born virtuoso cellist famed for expressive Bach Suites; crossover hits Hush & Goat Rodeo. Silk Road Ensemble founder; 18 Grammys, Avery Fisher Prize, Nat’l Medal of Arts.

Haydn

8 concerts

Franz Joseph Haydn, born in Rohrau, Austria, was a pivotal Classical composer. Known as the "Father of the Symphony" and "Father of the String Quartet," his prolific output includes 104 symphonies and 68 string quartets. His innovative style, marked by wit and humor, shaped instrumental music. Notable works include the "London" symphonies and oratorios like "The Creation." He influenced Mozart and taught Beethoven.