Marcelo Lehninger

[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.

Music Director Marcelo Lehninger conducting the Grand Rapids Symphony in DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo by Terry Johnston for the Grand Rapids Symphony