Category: composer
Leon Botstein: A Conductor’s Influence on Modern Classical Music
Leon Botstein has made remarkable contributions to classical music, both as a conductor and an academic. He stands out not just for his musical talent, but also for his significant role in expanding the horizons of modern classical music. Botstein is the president of Bard College, a position he has held for decades. His tenure…
Read MoreLeon Botstein Champions Revival of Meyerbeer’s “Le Prophète” at Bard College
Leon Botstein, president of Bard College and the music director of the American Symphony Orchestra, is spearheading a significant revival of Giacomo Meyerbeer’s overlooked opera, “Le Prophète.” This production, part of the Bard SummerScape festival, marks the first major U.S. staging of the opera since the late 1970s. “Le Prophète” premiered on Friday at Bard’s…
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