In January 2025, the Boston Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Andris Nelsons, presents Beethoven & Romanticism, featuring all nine of Beethoven's symphonies performed in order over four concert programs. This festival will culminate with the stirring performances of Symphonies Nos. 8 and 9, showcasing acclaimed soloists including Amanda Majeski, Tamara Mumford, Pavel Černoch, and Andrè Schuen, alongside the Tanglewood Festival Chorus conducted by James Burton. The program highlights Beethoven's influence through additional free interdisciplinary events that explore his life, music, and legacy.
Cast and Creative team for Beethoven & Romanticism at Boston Symphony Orchestra
Cast
Amanda Majeski
soprano
Tamara Mumford
mezzo-soprano
Pavel Černoch
tenor
Andrè Schuen
baritone
James Burton
Tanglewood Festival Chorus conductor
Andris Nelsons
conductor
Randall Scarlata
baritone
Tanya Blaich
piano
Marc-André Hamelin
pianist
DJ Kurs
speaker
Jan Swafford
lecturer
Clayton Stephenson
piano
Matthew Guerrieri
lecturer
Lydian String Quartet
Ensemble
Scott Burnham
moderator
Tanglewood Festival Chorus
Ensemble.
Creative Team
James Burton
Choral Director
DJ Kurs
Artistic Director
Chad Smith
President and CEO
Keith Lockhart
Conductor
Thomas Wilkins
Artistic Partner
Carlos Simon
Composer Chair
Jan Devereux
Senior Director of Public Relations & Communications
Matthew Erikson
Senior Publicist and Media Relations Lead
Rena Cohen
Publicist
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