Apr 8th, 2007 · Praised for the fluidity he brings to Chopin, Chinese pianist Yundi Li is getting rave reviews for his latest interpretation of Franz Liszt's Piano Concerto No. 1. He joined the National Symphony Orchestra this week for three performances of the concerto.
May 30th, 2005 · Erich Kunzel leads the National Symphony Orchestra in a Memorial Day celebration at the U.S. Capitol. Featuring actor Gary Sinise country singer Trace Adkins and retired Gen. Colin Powell, the concert commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Iwo Jima and honors the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Jan 22nd, 2005 · Ancient traditions and beliefs of the peoples of Mesoamerica influence Symphony No. 7 - A Toltec Symphony, composed by Philip Glass as a commissioned tribute to Leonard Slatkin, musical director of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Nov 19th, 2004 · NPR's Performance Today takes a week-long look at the the state of music education in America's schools. The series features reports from NPR's Korva Coleman, including interviews with outgoing Education Secretary Rod Paige and Leonard Slatkin, conductor of the National Symphony Orchestra.
Nov 18th, 2004 · The fourth installment of our series on the state of music education in America's schools focuses on youth orchestras. NPR's Korva Coleman speaks with renowned National Symphony Orchestra music director Leonard Slatkin about the University of Maryland's National Orchestra Institute.