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Boston Symphony Orchestra

40 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

13 concerts

Andris Nelsons, Music Director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is renowned for his innovative leadership. As Gewandhauskapellmeister, he pioneers unique collaborations and has won two Grammy Awards. Nelsons, a Deutsche Grammophon exclusive artist since 2016, is known for exploring Anton Bruckner's symphonies.

Yo-Yo Ma

25 concerts

Born in Paris, Yo-Yo Ma is a celebrated cellist renowned for his technical skill and emotive interpretations. Known for classical and cross-genre music, he gained fame with Bach's Cello Suites and collaborations with Bobby McFerrin and the Silk Road Ensemble. He has won 18 Grammys and worked with artists like Emanuel Ax and Chris Thile.