empty cell Riccardo Chailly and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig
Riccardo Chailly is an Italian conductor who served as the chief conductor of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig from 2005 to 2016. During this period, they recorded complete cycles of Beethoven's and Brahms's symphonies, with the Brahms symphonies recording winning the 2014 Gramophone Award for Recording of the Year. Chailly is known for his interpretations of works by Mahler and Mendelssohn. The Gewandhausorchester Leipzig is one of the oldest orchestras in the world, founded in 1743, and is renowned for its rich tradition in performing classical music. The products available from the artist Riccardo Chailly and the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig include CDs.