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Leonard Slatkin
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
1 Symphony Pl
Nashville, TN 37201
Jan 21, 2026
7:30 PM CST
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Nashville Symphony Leonard Slatkin, conductor Step inside the Hollywood sound for a night of cinematic brilliance as legendary conductor Leonard Slatkin takes the podium for the first time this season as the Nashville Symphony’s Music Advisor. A six-time GRAMMY® Award winner, lifelong champion of classical and film music, and true child of Hollywood, Slatkin brings his deep Hollywood ties and signature artistry to this dazzling program of iconic movie scores. For one night only, Slatkin’s Hollywood explores how great composers - from the golden age of film to modern masterpieces - turned the silver screen into symphonic art. Journey through the daring adventure of Erich Korngold’s The Sea Hawk Overture, the haunting suspense of Bernard Herrmann’s Suite from Psycho, the sweeping emotion of Alfred Newman’s Theme from The Song of Bernadette, and the lush romance of Miklós Rózsa’s Spellbound Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. Boldly experience Jerry Goldsmith’s “The New Enterprise” from Star Trek, relive the Americana spirit of John Williams’ The Cowboys Overture and Randy Newman’s Suite from The Natural, and be captivated by the mesmerizing power of Hildur Guðnadóttir’s “Call me Joker” and Hans Zimmer’s The Dark Knight Orchestra Suite. Guests are encouraged to embrace the Hollywood spirit. Come dressed for the red carpet or channel your favorite film character for a night where everyone is a star! This concert marks the Nashville Symphony’s official kickoff of The Symphony of America program celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through the power of sound, spirit, and storytelling. From the cinematic grandeur of Slatkin’s Hollywood to the wide-open plains of America the Beautiful, join us for a season-long journey through the sounds that define our nation.
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The Schermerhorn Symphony Center, one of the world's premier concert venues, features an acoustically perfect hall and serves as the home of the Nashville Symphony. Named...
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Leonard Slatkin Biography
Music Director Leonard Slatkin is internationally recognized as a celebrated musician and champion of American music and musicians. Now entering his 11th season with the NSO, he is lauded for leading the Orchestra on triumphant tours through Europe, Asia and the US, as well as nationally acclaimed festivals, broadcasts, and recordings. His imaginative programming and interpretations of a vast range of repertoire have been praised and awarded nationally and internationally.
Mr. Slatkin and the Orchestra have been celebrated by the White House for their advocacy of America's artistic heritage, and Mr. Slatkin has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including the National Medal of the Arts and the American Symphony Orchestra League's Gold Baton for service to American music.
Mr. Slatkin has regularly appeared over the last two decades with the world's major orchestras and opera companies, including the New York and Berlin Philharmonics, the Chicago Symphony, and Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera. A recent highlight is a tour with the Pittsburgh Symphony, stepping in at the last minute to replace Sir Andrew Davis.
Mr. Slatkin is Principal Guest Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He is Conductor Laureate of the Saint Louis Symphony and the Music Advisor to the Nashville Symphony. In addition to his conducting appearances, Mr. Slatkin is a frequent host of musical broadcasts, which include the BBC, lending his broad knowledge and expertise.
Mr. Slatkin's extensive discography of more than 100 recordings have been recognized with nine Grammy Awards and more than 60 Grammy nominations.
As a staunch advocate for arts education, Mr. Slatkin actively shares his time within the academic community through benefit performances and personal appearances. He works frequently with youth orchestras across America and abroad, including the DC Youth Orchestra. His numerous honorary degrees, including an honorary doctorate from his alma mater Juilliard, are a testament not only to his artistry, but his commitment to community service as well.
Mr. Slatkin is the founder and director of the National Conducting Institute, a groundbreaking program established to prepare gifted conductors for work with major orchestras. Through the Institute, his work in Saint Louis and with the NSO, and his active commissioning of American music, Mr. Slatkin has made enduring contributions to the nation's orchestral life.
Read MoreMr. Slatkin and the Orchestra have been celebrated by the White House for their advocacy of America's artistic heritage, and Mr. Slatkin has been recognized with numerous honors and awards, including the National Medal of the Arts and the American Symphony Orchestra League's Gold Baton for service to American music.
Mr. Slatkin has regularly appeared over the last two decades with the world's major orchestras and opera companies, including the New York and Berlin Philharmonics, the Chicago Symphony, and Concertgebouw Orchestra, as well as the Metropolitan Opera and Vienna State Opera. A recent highlight is a tour with the Pittsburgh Symphony, stepping in at the last minute to replace Sir Andrew Davis.
Mr. Slatkin is Principal Guest Conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. He is Conductor Laureate of the Saint Louis Symphony and the Music Advisor to the Nashville Symphony. In addition to his conducting appearances, Mr. Slatkin is a frequent host of musical broadcasts, which include the BBC, lending his broad knowledge and expertise.
Mr. Slatkin's extensive discography of more than 100 recordings have been recognized with nine Grammy Awards and more than 60 Grammy nominations.
As a staunch advocate for arts education, Mr. Slatkin actively shares his time within the academic community through benefit performances and personal appearances. He works frequently with youth orchestras across America and abroad, including the DC Youth Orchestra. His numerous honorary degrees, including an honorary doctorate from his alma mater Juilliard, are a testament not only to his artistry, but his commitment to community service as well.
Mr. Slatkin is the founder and director of the National Conducting Institute, a groundbreaking program established to prepare gifted conductors for work with major orchestras. Through the Institute, his work in Saint Louis and with the NSO, and his active commissioning of American music, Mr. Slatkin has made enduring contributions to the nation's orchestral life.
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