Benjamin Zander and The New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra

The New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic under the baton of Benjamin Zander, recorded in one of Europe's most prestigious concert halls.

"I heard a performance of Mahler’s 9th Symphony by New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic Orchestra. Could Mahler himself have imagined such an engaged, disciplined, and polished performance? Certainly not from the professional orchestras of his day; they struggled with this music. But these kids – I hesitate to call them that because there is a maturity and commitment here that can put many seasoned professionals to shame – these young musicians dig deep into this music, search for meaning and expression with a passion that is the hallmark of the young. In their hands this music sounds fresh, bold, audacious and supremely genuine." ~Chris Hailey

TRACKS:

I. Andante Comodo
II. Im Tempo Eines Gemachlichen Landlers. Etwas Tappisch Und Sehr Derb
III. Rondo-Burleske. Allegro Assai. Sehr Trotzig
IV. Adagio. Sehr Langsam Und Noch Zuruckhaltend

Featuring brilliant and young soloist, George Li, this recording from the New England Conservatory Youth Philharmonic under the baton of Benjamin Zander was recorded in one of Europe's most prestigious concert halls.

One could feel the enthusiastic response to George Li’s brilliant performance of Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto… After the first movement of the Beethoven concerto the audience erupted into spontaneous applause, and at the end, a standing ovation with the sound of stomping feet – the ultimate accolade for European audiences. ~Chris Hailey
 

TRACKS:

1. Allegro moderato
2. Andante con moto
3. Rondo. Vivace

Benjamin Zander reads A. A. Milne's "Poohsticks" as well as narrating the Youth Philharmonic's performance of "Peter and the Wolf" and "Hansel and Gretel."