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LA Chamber Orchestra and Composer Jeff Beal to Release New Album. Leonard Slatkin conducts.

LA Chamber Orchestra and Composer Jeff Beal to Release New Album. Leonard Slatkin conducts.

Jul 21, 2026 | Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, News

Jeff, Kelly, and Leonard Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (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...
“Soundtracks of Our Lives” returns. Ep.1/Max Steiner.

“Soundtracks of Our Lives” returns. Ep.1/Max Steiner.

Jul 11, 2026 | Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, Unexpected, Videos

Unexpected surprise received last night – delighted to be tipped off – “We’ll rewind the “Soundtracks of Our Lives” series to the first episode, airing tonight at 8 p.m. Central on Classic 107.3. The Golden Age begins in this...
At the Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago, this Friday (10th) & Saturday (11th), Joseph Schwantner’s notable Violin Concerto, performed by the original soloist, Yevgeny Kutik, and the work’s first conductor, Leonard Slatkin, plus music by him and Tchaikovsky.

At the Grant Park Music Festival, Chicago, this Friday (10th) & Saturday (11th), Joseph Schwantner’s notable Violin Concerto, performed by the original soloist, Yevgeny Kutik, and the work’s first conductor, Leonard Slatkin, plus music by him and Tchaikovsky.

Jul 8, 2026 | Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, News, Videos

Joseph Schwantner https://livefromorchestrahall.vhx.tv/videos/joseph-schwantner-concerto-for-violin-and-orchestra...
Mayhem at the Marketplace – by Leonard Slatkin.

Mayhem at the Marketplace – by Leonard Slatkin.

Jun 24, 2026 | Articles, Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, Guest Contributors

“Cartoon” (2014) – from a collection entitled Leonard’s Lighter Side June 22, 2026 St. Louis KSDK Channel 5 News “Schnucks grocery store has just implemented a new plan to play classical music in their parking lot in Hampton Village...
Two weeks ago, on Sunday May 31st, Leonard Slatkin became a Lincoln Medal Honoree. Here is the ceremony and Leonard’s speech.

Two weeks ago, on Sunday May 31st, Leonard Slatkin became a Lincoln Medal Honoree. Here is the ceremony and Leonard’s speech.

Jun 14, 2026 | Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, News, Videos

The Lincoln Medal – Today’s the day for Slatkin and Sinise… “Take Care of This House” – Leonard Slatkin....
The Lincoln Medal – Today’s the day for Slatkin and Sinise…

The Lincoln Medal – Today’s the day for Slatkin and Sinise…

May 31, 2026 | Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, News

Ford’s Theatre Society Names Leonard Slatkin and Gary Sinise as 2026 Lincoln...
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