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Recorded Live on 23 April 2005 at the Royal Festival Hall in a BT sponsored
concert which was originally webcast live and online to a global audience.
One of the worlds greatest and most recorded symphony orchestras, the Philharmonia
Orchestra celebrates its 60th Anniversary in 2005. In addition to its position
as Resident Orchestra at the Royal Festival Hall in London, the Orchestra maintains
a busy schedule of UK and international touring with the finest conductors and
soloists. Christoph von Dohnányi has been the Philharmonias Principal Conductor
since 1997, and under his leadership the Orchestra has been at the helm of British
music life, recognised for its innovative approach to residencies in London, the
UK and abroad, as well as to education and audience development. The Philharmonia
continues to lead in its use of online technologies for creative work, interactive
performances and widening access to first class music making.
Conductor: Esa-Pekka Salonen
Piano: Emanuel Ax