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“The whole evening is electrified, the music pulses ceaselessly, the rhythm is sharpened, everything flows…”
(Neue Zürcher Zeitung)

Kent Nagano is renowned for interpretations of clarity, elegance and intelligence. He is passionate about introducing concert and opera audiences throughout the world to new and rediscovered music and offering fresh insights into established repertoire.

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Kent Nagano is Awarded the prestigious Brahms Prize

September 27th, 2024|Categories: 2023 - 2024 Season|

Following an announcement in March 2024, renowned conductor Kent Nagano has just been officially awarded the prestigious Brahms Prize, awarded to outstanding personalities and performers of classical music every year since 1988. Previous award holders have included such figures as Leonard Bernstein, Herbert Blomstedt, Christoph Eschenbach and Yehudi Menuhin.The award ceremony was held on 29 September. Nagano conducted the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra at the ceremony, the orchestra of which he has served as GMD since 2015. 

Kent Nagano receives honorary appointment from the Order of Canada

June 28th, 2024|Categories: 2023 - 2024 Season|

Congratulations to conductor Kent Nagano for receiving the honorary appointment from the Order of Canada, figuring among 83 appointments or promotions to the Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian distinction. Kent Nagano conducted Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal for 15 years. "He has premiered and commissioned numerous works by Canadian composers, bringing the unique music of Montreal, Quebec and Canada to the world." - Office of Canada's Governor General, Mary Simon Read more in the press below: La Presse : "Ordre du Canada Daniel Lavoie et Kent Nagano décorés" CBC news : "From finance to fighting racism, Order of Canada appointees include prominent Quebecers" Le Soleil : "Daniel Lavoie et Kent Nagano décorés de l'Ordre du Canada" L’Actualité : "Daniel Lavoie et Kent Nagano décorés de l’Ordre [...]

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