Music from Ravinia Main Performer or Conductor: James Levine Accompaniment/Orchestra: Members of the Chicago Symphony Soloists: Adolf Herseth, Trumpet Kathleen Battle, Soprano Sam Magad, Violin Donald Peck, Flute Ray Still, Oboe James Levine, Harpsichord (Brandenburg #5) Instrumentation: Cello Flute Harpsichord Oboe Trumpet Viola Violin Voice Bass Individual Works: Bach, J. S. Brandenburg Concerto #2 BWV 1047 Bach, J. S. Brandenburg Concerto #5 BWV 1050 Bach, J. S. The Wedding Cantata BWV 202 Format: Compact Disc Record Label: RCA Year Released/Recorded: 1977 Total Playing Time: 57:12 Comments: Tim Cunningham said: Adolf Herseth's sparkling performance of the second Brandenburg demonstrates why the principle trumpet of the Chicago symphony was widely regarded as the best in the business. James Levine is equally bewitching at the harpsichord in the fifth concerto. When I played the latter piece for a friend who is a fine professional pianist her jaw dropped in absolute disbelief. And Kathleen Battle's singing is a superb encore. Acknowledgements: Thank you to the following for submitting this recording and for your comments: Tim Cunningham Date First Submitted: 03/04/2000 Purchasing: Suggested Purchasing Sources Note: Inclusion in this database does not guarantee the availability of any recording. Some recordings may be out-of-print or no longer available.

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