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Brahms with Boston Symphony Orchestra, Emanuel Ax, and more

Aug 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM  ·  Tanglewood, Lenox, MA Tanglewood, Lenox, MA

Brahms
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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.
Lvov-born pianist Emanuel Ax, acclaimed for Beethoven/Mozart and chamber music; Rubinstein Competition winner, Avery Fisher & Grammys; famed with Yo‑Yo Ma, Kavakos.
Johannes Brahms, born in Hamburg, Germany, was a pivotal Romantic era composer. He masterfully blended classical forms with rich harmonies and lyrical melodies in his symphonies, concertos, and chamber music. Celebrated for works like "Hungarian Dances" and his "Lullaby," he is considered one of classical music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven, leaving an enduring legacy.
John Coolidge Adams is an American composer and conductor whose works are among the most-performed in contemporary classical music. Particularly noted for his operas centering around historical events, such as Nixon in China and The Death of Klinghoffer, his minimalist style incorporates massive orchestral textures and neo-Romantic elements. He is a celebrated conductor who has led major orchestras worldwide and received numerous accolades, including the 2003 Pulitzer Prize for Music.

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