[3] In 2010, Lehninger was appointed assistant conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra by James Levine, who was music director at the time.
[4] In October 2010, Lehninger made his debut leading the BSO in a performance of Beethoven's Violin Concerto with soloist Pinchas Zukerman.
[5] In March 2011, Lehninger stepped in on three days’ notice for Levine to rehearse and lead the BSO in concerts including the world premiere of a new Violin Concerto by Harrison Birtwistle.
Shortly after the premiere in Boston, Lehninger led the BSO in performances of that program in New York City’s Carnegie Hall.
[9] In the summer of 2008, Maestro Lehninger toured with TOA and pianist Nelson Freire in South America, conducting concerts in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.