JMWO Vienna and Tanglewood 1974
1974
The Session / JM World Orchestra

JMWO Vienna and Tanglewood 1974

Conducted by Niklaus Wyss, Leonard Bernstein, Michael Tilson-Thomas

The session
In 1974 JM World Orchestra brought together outstanding young musicians in the new Arts Centre in Wien, London, Tanglewood in the USA and Ottawa in Canada for a performance under the direction of the world-renowned director Leonard Bernstein, the Swiss conductor Niklaus Wyss and the American conductor Michael Tilson Thomas.
At a glance
Year1974
LocationVienna (Austria), London (UK), Tanglewood (USA), Ottawa (CA)
ConductorNiklaus Wyss, Leonard Bernstein, Michael Tilson-Thomas
On the podium

The conductors.

Niklaus Wyss
Conductor

Niklaus Wyss

Niklaus Wyss is a Swiss conductor active in European orchestral life, known for leading symphonic and ensemble performances across a wide classical repertoire. Alongside his conducting work, he has been involved in musical training and artistic collaboration with orchestras and young musicians, contributing to performance practice and the development of orchestral culture in Switzerland and neighboring countries.

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Leonard Bernstein
Conductor

Leonard Bernstein

Leonard Bernstein (1918–1990) was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, internationally renowned as a conductor, composer, pianist, and educator. As music director of the New York Philharmonic from 1958 to 1969, he brought the orchestra to global prominence through major tours and recordings, while also becoming famous for his televised Young People’s Concerts, which helped introduce classical music to a broad audience. In addition to conducting, Bernstein composed major works including the musical West Side Story and important symphonic and choral pieces.

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Michael Tilson-Thomas
Conductor

Michael Tilson-Thomas

Michael Tilson Thomas (born 1944) is an American conductor and composer widely admired for his dynamic interpretations and innovative programming. As music director of the San Francisco Symphony from 1995 to 2020, he led the orchestra to international recognition through acclaimed recordings, major tours, and ambitious projects such as the Keeping Score educational series. He has also been a strong advocate for American composers and contemporary music while maintaining a distinguished career as a guest conductor worldwide.

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