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   Who was the conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra?

   • From 1900 the ensemble was called the Boston Pops Orchestra. Arthur Fiedler (1930–79) was its longtime conductor. Its 19th conductor, John Williams (1980–93; from 1994, conductor laureate), became artist-in-residence at the Tanglewood Music Center. In 1995 Keith Lockhart became conductor.

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   Who conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra?

   • Ozawa conducts the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with soloist Yo-Yo Ma, in Prague. In Japan, Ozawa's father was a country dentist who — as the story goes — pulled a piano 25 miles in a wagon so his son would have an instrument to play. But as a teenager, Ozawa sprained a finger playing rugby, so he turned to conducting.

   Conductor Seiji Ozawa has died at the age of 88 : NPR

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   Where is the Boston Symphony Orchestra based?

   • The Boston Symphony Orchestra ( BSO) is an American orchestra based in Boston. It is the second-oldest of the five major American symphony orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded by Henry Lee Higginson in 1881, the BSO performs most of its concerts at Boston's Symphony Hall and in the summer performs at Tanglewood .

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   When did the Boston Symphony Orchestra start?

   • The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, under Georg Henschel, who remained as conductor until 1884. For nearly twenty years, BSO concerts were held in the old Boston Music Hall; Symphony Hall, now one of the world’s most revered concert halls, opened on October 15, 1900.

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   Bernard Haitink had held the title of principal guest conductor of the BSO from 1995 to 2004, then conductor emeritus until his death in 2021. The orchestra has made gramophone recordings since 1917 and has occasionally played on soundtrack recordings for films, including Schindler's List . History. Early years.

   • Founded: 1881; 142 years ago
   • Location: 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

   • Short name: BSO

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   Sir George Henschel, BSO conductor. An accomplished vocal artist and friend of Brahms, the BSO's first conductor was selected by Henry Lee Higginson after a single guest performance with the Harvard Musical Association.

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     Earl Lee Conductor introduces the program for his full-program debut at Symphony Hall Boston, with pianist Eric Lu this weekend (4/6-4/8). | Boston Symphony Orchestra

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5. www.npr.org › sections › deceptivecadenceConductor Seiji Ozawa has died at the age of 88 : NPR

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   Feb 9, 2024 · Seiji Ozawa, longtime conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, has died at 88. February 9, 20247:46 AM ET. Heard on All Things Considered. By. Andrea Shea. , Tom Huizenga. 2-Minute Listen....

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   The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, under Georg Henschel, who remained as conductor until 1884. For nearly twenty years, BSO concerts were held in the old Boston Music Hall; Symphony Hall, now one of the world’s most revered concert halls, opened on October 15, 1900.

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   May 1, 2024 · Boston Symphony Orchestra, American symphony orchestra based in Boston and founded in 1881 by Henry Lee Higginson. It achieved renown for its interpretations of the French repertoire under such conductors as Pierre Monteux and Charles Munch and for its championing of contemporary music.

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   BSO | Andris Nelsons. conductor. Andris Nelsons. Ray and Maria Stata Music Director, endowed in perpetuity, Boston Symphony Orchestra. About. The 2023-2024 season is Andris Nelsons’ tenth as the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Ray and Maria Stata Music Director.

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    Andris Nelsons OBE (born 18 November 1978) is a Latvian conductor. He is currently music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Gewandhauskapellmeister of the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra.