Many Happy Returns to Leonard Slatkin – conductor, composer, author & ace communicator as educator / 107.3 broadcaster (The Slatkin Shuffle; Soundtracks of Our Lives) – 82 today. Leonard is about to lead his first concerts as Music Director of the Nashville Symphony to continue his eminent career.

Sep 1, 2026 | Column Honoree Leonard Slatkin, News, Videos | 2 comments

Leonard at Aspen Conducting Academy (Aspen Music Festival and School) during early August (photo, Cindy McTee)

A selection of related Column posts from this year…

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

“Take Care of This House” – Leonard Slatkin.

Naxos releases Leonard Slatkin’s complete Lyon Ravel Orchestral Works & Operas in an eight-CD box.

If Leonard Slatkin is not the first name that comes to mind as a conductor of Haydn and Schubert, then…

Leonard Slatkin in Warsaw: concerts with the Philharmonic tonight and tomorrow, March 13 & 14. Rehearsal footage and conductor’s intro.

Vid of Nashville Symphony’s new Music Director, Leonard Slatkin, at a Predators’ Ice Hockey match.

RELEASED TODAY, Friday March 6: Warner Classics releases “Pictures at an Exhibition: The Paintings of Bob Peak” – ten new complementary Peak-related pieces performed by the Los Angeles Film Orchestra conducted by Leonard Slatkin.

Column Honoree – Leonard Slatkin.

Leonard Slatkin Announced as the Nashville Symphony’s Music Director.

Finally, centred on friendship, Elgar’s Enigma Variations from Norway…

Kristiansand Symphony Orchestra (Norway) – Leonard Slatkin introduces & conducts Elgar’s Enigma Variations. Performance dated April 10, 2025.

Bonus Surprise from Kristiansand…

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2 Comments

  1. Andrew Keener
    Andrew Keener on September 1, 2026 at 8:51 am

    No, not possible!! Happy Birthday to the most youthful presence on any podium anywhere! Many happy returns!

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  2. John Pattrick
    John Pattrick on September 1, 2026 at 4:30 pm

    Congratulations Leonard! As it happens I see you every day in a photo montage on my wall – you, Joanna Nickrenz and myself at the Angel sessions for Billy The Kid, October 1985 in Powell Symphony Hall. Happy memories of a wonderful recording. Enjoy your day!

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