May 9, 2008 - The Speakers Committee of the National Press Club, Washington, DC, features Leonard Slatkin, who shares with the luncheon attendees: "Reflections and Forethought - 12 Years in DC and Beyond."

April 30, 2008 - Members of The Philharmonic Orchestra of the Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras welcome Leonard Slatkin to Strathmore Hall to lead their rehearsal and lend his expertise as they prepare for their season concert.

April 29, 2008 - Leonard Slatkin conducts the National Chamber Players of Washington DC in a concert featuring Mahler Symphony No. 4 on behalf of the Autism Speaks organization.

April 2008 - Naxos releases Volume II of Leonard Slatkin and the BBC Concert Orchestra playing the first complete cycle of Leroy Anderson's orchestral works.
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February 10, 2008 - Leonard Slatkin, Composer Joan Tower and the Nashville Symphony Orchestra celebrate the announcement of their winning three Grammy Awards for the Naxos recording, “Made in America” - Best Classical Album, Best Orchestral Performance and Best Classical Contemporary Composition.

February 4,2008 - Leonard Slatkin, Artist-in-Residence at American University, hosts a panel discussion at the University featuring distinguished members from the corporate and private sector entitled: “Sound Investments: How Music Shapes Our Lives.”

January 2008 - On the Naxos label, Leonard Slatkin conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra playing the first complete cycle of Leroy Anderson’s orchestra music. Volume I is now available.
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“Slatkin's interpretative ideas unleashed the emotional and pictorial depth with exceptional freshness. He inspired a cohesive, brilliant response from the orchestra, which offered nuance, warmth and, in climactic moments, tremendous force. An arresting performance.”
– The Baltimore Sun

“Slatkin is articulate, intelligent, unstuffy and good with audiences – he’s also a superb musician.”
– Independent on Sunday

“Mr. Slatkin conveyed the bitterness beneath the high spirits of the Scherzo movement, and the aggressive edge that runs through the fractured and frantic final Presto.”
– The New York Times