"Borodin's overture to
Prince Igor is a vivid opening for Stravinsky, who many people, including myself, feel is the greatest composer of the 20th century: a modern-day Bach. His violin concerto is a fascinating dialogue between the vioin and orchestra. I'm sure it will come to life in the hands of our young Lithuanian virtuoso, Julian Rachlin, who is inspiring a whole new generation with his interpretations. Fianally, Dvořák's exuberant
Symphony No. 8 contains one of the composer's most inspired melodies and is filled with bird song, country life and infectious good humor." -
John DeMain
