Performer: Robert Spano

In Atlanta, conductor Robert Spano, mandolinist Avi Avital and composer Jennifer Higdon ignite fiery performances.

Robert Spano conducts a fine pairing of Romantic works in his final performance with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra after twenty years as their music director.

New works by Michael Abels and Clarice Assad, coupled with Britten’s early Sinfonietta and Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto, with the impeccable Yefim Bronfman, made for an exceptional concert conducted by Robert Spano.

Robert Spano and Kelley O'Connor produce a gossamer Shéhérazade in Atlanta.

Inon Barnatan and Robert Spano perform a taut Mozart piano concerto in Atlanta.

The American violinist has a worthy partner in the ASO under Robert Spano, the opening night featuring a stunning interpretation of the Beethoven Violin Concerto.

The conductor, pianist, composer and Music Director of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and of the Aspen Summer Festival and School talks about the environment in America for both composers and performers.