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Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Composer Jeff Beal to Release New Album
Read moreJuly 17, 2026
LACO and Emmy Award-winning composer Jeff Beal have announced the release of the album Body in Motion, conducted by Leonard Slatkin. Body in Motion includes Beal’s violin concerto of the same name, written for violinist Kelly Hall-Tompkins, and Four Score, composed in honor of Slatkin’s 80th birthday.
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“Take Care of This House”: Slatkin Reflects on His Visit to the Kennedy Center
Read moreJune 4, 2026
Read Leonard Slatkin’s reflections on his recent visit to the Kennedy Center, where he spent twelve years as music director of the National Symphony Orchestra.
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Leonard Slatkin to Receive Lincoln Medal as a Leading Advocate for the Nation’s Repertoire
Read moreMarch 31, 2026
On May 31, Ford’s Theatre Society will present the Lincoln Medal to two distinguished honorees: Leonard Slatkin and Gary Sinise. The award recognizes individuals whose body of work and character reflect the enduring legacy of President Lincoln.
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Warner Classics Releases “Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak” Album
Read moreMarch 6, 2026
Born at the intersection of music, visual arts, and the world of cinema, this vibrant new album by producer Robert Townson brings together ten internationally renowned composers in world-premiere compositions.
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Leonard Slatkin Announced as the Nashville Symphony’s Music Director
Read moreFebruary 11, 2026
The Nashville Symphony announced today that Leonard Slatkin will serve as music director for three years through the 2028/29 season. Slatkin assumes the role following his previous appointment as music advisor.
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Lights, camera, action! “Soundtracks of Our Lives” Radio Show on Classic 107.3 FM
Read moreDecember 23, 2025
Tune in Fridays at 5 p.m. CST for “Soundtracks of Our Lives,” a new series curated by Leonard Slatkin. This show explores movie music from the 1930s to present, beginning with episodes dedicated to composers from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Hear the Beauty of the New Powell Hall with Slatkin, Ax, and the SLSO
Read moreOctober 11, 2025
Hear the beauty of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s newly renovated Powell Hall with a concert featuring pianist Emanuel Ax. Stream the radio broadcast via St. Louis Public Radio or Classic 107.3.
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European Broadcasting Union to Air National Symphony Orchestra Ireland Concert Sept. 12
Read moreSeptember 11, 2025
Leonard Slatkin’s concert with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland and soloist David Fray will be broadcast live on RTÉ lyric fm and through the European Broadcasting Union.
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Slatkin Returns to the Nashville Symphony as Music Advisor
Read moreJuly 16, 2025
The Nashville Symphony announced today that Slatkin will return to serve as Music Advisor for the next three years. Slatkin will lead the orchestra through a pivotal period that includes the 20th anniversary of Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
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Slatkin to Speak at New Hollywood String Quartet’s Summer of Angels Festival
Read moreMay 19, 2025
Leonard will introduce the Summer of Angels Chamber Music Festival July 10-13 at The Huntington in San Marino, CA. The concerts will feature the New Hollywood String Quartet playing repertoire recorded by the original Hollywood String Quartet.