RIMSKY-KORSAKOV Russian Easter Festival; ROUSSEL Bacchus et Ariane, Suite No 2; BARTÓK Concerto for Orchestra

Lorin Maazel served as Music Director of the New York Philharmonic from 2002 to 2009. A second-generation American born in Paris, France, Lorin Maazel began violin lessons at age five, and conducting lessons at age seven. He studied with Vladimir Bakaleinikoff, and appeared publicly for the first time at age eight. Between ages nine and fifteen he conducted most of the major American orchestras, including the NBC Symphony at the invitation of Arturo Toscanini. In the course of his decades-long career Mr. Maazel conducted more than 150 orchestras in no fewer than 5,000 opera and concert performances. He made more than 300 recordings.

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