Leon Botstein

American Symphony Orchestra To Present REQUIEM AND REVELATION At St. Bartholomew’s Church
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 23, 2025

The American Symphony Orchestra (ASO), led by Music Director Leon Botstein, will present Requiem and Revelation—an evening of sacred masterworks—on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at 8 p.m. at St. Bartholomew’s Church (325 Park Avenue, New York City).

Bard Conservatory to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Lincoln Center Concert In October
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 17, 2025

Bard Conservatory of Music will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a landmark concert at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall on October 29, 2025. The program also honors President Leon Botstein’s 50th year of leadership, featuring Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony and the North American premiere of Tan Dun’s Choral Concerto: Nine. Tickets start at $20.

Review: DALIBOR is Smashing Smetana at Bard’s SummerScape under Botstein
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 2, 2025

Though Bedrich Smetana’s DALIBOR—seen this week at Bard SummmerStage in a wonderful production by Jean-Romain Vesperini, with an ingenious set design by Bruno de Lavenere, a fine cast and the American Symphony Orchestra in impeccable form under Leon Botstein—was reputedly the composer’s favorite among his eight operas, it was a failure at its opening in Prague in 1868. There was never a fully staged production in this country until this current one. (I saw the July 30 matinee.)

HANDEL'S MESSIAH SPECTACULAR to be Presented at Ocean Grove
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 31, 2025

Join Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association for their first Messiah Spectacular! Join a distinguished roster of conductors, soloists, and a chamber orchestra as you become the chorus!

American Symphony Orchestra Unveils 2025�"2026 Season Programming
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 22, 2025

The American Symphony Orchestra has announced its 2025–2026 season, featuring four symphonic concerts and one choral-orchestral performance led by Music Director Leon Botstein.

American Symphony Orchestra Performs Strauss' First Opera GUNTRAM At Carnegie Hall
by A.A. Cristi - May 2, 2025

Music Director Leon Botstein conducts the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in a rare performance of Strauss' first opera, Guntram, at Carnegie Hall on Friday, June 6 at 8 pm. 

American Symphony Orchestra Debuts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall With TAPPING INTO THE TWENTIES
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2025

Music Director Leon Botstein will lead the American Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in its debut performance at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, the third of four orchestral concerts in New York City during the ensemble’s 63rd season.

Toronto City Opera Unveils Finalists For The Second Annual Macina Voice Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 31, 2025

Toronto City Opera has revealed the eight finalists selected for the second annual Macina Voice Competition. The event will feature some of Canada's most promising young opera singers as they compete in front of a live audience. Learn more!

The Orchestra To Perform TRANSCRIPTION AS TRANSLATION At Carnegie Hall & Free Concert At Symphony Space
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2025

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) launches its winter/spring, 10th anniversary season in New York City with two concerts. Tickets are free and available online.

The Orchestra 2025 Winter/Spring Season Includes Performances At Carnegie Hall and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) begins its winter/spring, 10th anniversary season led by music director Leon Botstein on February 8, and continues through May 18.

Orion Weiss Releases First Single From ARC III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2024

xOn Friday, February 21, 2025, acclaimed pianist Orion Weiss will release his new album, Arc III: Brahms, Schubert, Debussy, Dohnányi, Ligeti, Talma on First Hand Records. Listen to the first single now.

Handel's GIULIO CESARE Announced At Hudson Hall This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 21, 2024

Opera director and Hudson resident R.B. Schlather reunites with early music band Ruckus for six performances of Handel's baroque blockbuster GIULIO CESARE at Hudson Hall from April 19-May 2, 2025.

The Orchestra Now To Present Siena, Wagner & Parsifal At The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2024

The Orchestra Now will perform at the Met Museum on December 8 and offer a free concert at Manhattan's Talent Unlimited High School on December 15, featuring works by Siena, Wagner, and Parsifal.

The Orchestra Now Continues 10th Season All-Ives Program For Composer's Sesquicentennial
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 22, 2024

The Orchestra Now (TŌN) performs Charles Ives' America, an all-Ives program celebrating the iconic American composer's 150th anniversary at Carnegie Hall on Thursday, November 21 at 7pm.

Pianist Michael Stephen Brown to be Presented In Duo Recital By Artist Series Concerts Of Sarasota
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 23, 2024

Esteemed pianist Michael Stephen Brown will perform in a duo recital presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. Mr. Brown will be joined by violinist Arnaud Sussmann. Learn more about the performance and see how to purchase tickets.

The Orchestra Now Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 8, 2024

The Orchestra Now celebrates its 10th anniversary with a season of concerts at Carnegie Hall, The Met, and Fisher Center at Bard, along with free performances in NYC from September 14, 2024, to May 18, 2025.

Review: Bard's LE PROPHETE Makes You Long for 'Brevity' of Wagner's Ring Cycle
by Richard Sasanow - Aug 5, 2024

Saying that Giacomo Meyerbeer’s LE PROPHETE is long is like calling the Grand Canyon a pothole: It doesn’t begin to describe the experience, though they both sometimes have a rocky landscape.

Bard Music Festival To Present BERLIOZ AND HIS WORLD This August
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 24, 2024

The Bard Music Festival will present a celebration of French Romantic composer Berlioz with 11 themed concerts, 5 livestreams, and more, starting August 9.

Meyerbeer's LE PROPHETE to Open At Bard SummerScape This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 15, 2024

Meyerbeer’s LE PROPHÈTE will return to the U.S. stage for the first time in 47 years with a new treatment by Christian Räth at Bard SummerScape. Learn how to purchase tickets.

American Symphony Orchestra Reveals 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jun 26, 2024

The American Symphony Orchestra announced its 63rd season of four full-orchestra concerts at Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, Carnegie Hall, and St. Bartholomew’s Church, featuring a free opening performance titled Beyond the Hall at Bryant Park on September 6, repeated and also free at the Kupferberg Center for the Arts in Queens on September 7.