He’s turning 80 with at least 220 premieres to look back on, but Leonard Slatkin has a good deal more on his agenda than simply reminiscing about past achievements, finds Thomas May His vivid ...

Think of it as Leonard Slatkin's version of "The Long Goodbye." The Detroit Symphony Orchestra announced Thursday that Slatkin, 71, has signed a new deal to remain music director through the ...

Three of those have been made by conductor Leonard Slatkin. "This piece starts just with a single, very long melodic line in the violins," Slatkin explains, "which then goes over to the violas and ...

As 13-year-old Daniel Slatkin settled onto the piano bench to begin rehearsal Tuesday morning for the Norwood School's annual Festival Concert, he was more nervous about playing in front of ...

Or consider Leonard Slatkin’s predicament last season when a reputed lack of familiarity with Verdi’s “La Traviata” resulted in an ill-fated performance at the Metropolitan Opera.

Rick Snyder, Mayor Mike Duggan, emergency manager Kevyn Orr — the Slatkin name brings its own Detroit resonance: Daniel is the son of former DSO music director Leonard Slatkin, now the orchestra ...

Today it is up to each of us to make this a place of welcome. The Gateway to the West is also the home for all. Leonard Slatkin is conductor laureate of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.