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Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

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Roar, roar, roar, the new duo roars! The first recording by Horneck and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is now available! Here comes the first recording of "Life of a Hero" by this sparkling new duo. The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, one of North America's top orchestral virtuosos, responds fully to Honeck's aesthetics cultivated in Vienna, the capital of music, and delivers superb music that combines the deep sound of a superbly controlled orchestra with the functional beauty of an American orchestra. The concertmaster's highly honed technique, the lustrous strings that should be called "sectional sound," and the wind instruments that embody "perfection," "power," and "art" are all in full display. The orchestra's "Life of a Hero" for a new era will be enjoyed. The world premiere of A. Fletcher's Clarinet Concerto, commissioned by the orchestra and recorded for the first time in the world, will also be performed.Soloist Michael Ruzinic is the principal of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and has been a favorite of the late Rostropovich, and has also served as principal of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He has also been principal conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, among others. And then there is the Verdi Overture by Honeck, who has also made opera an important part of his career. The overture by Horneck, whose career has also included opera, is a masterful performance with a European flavor, and the full power of the orchestra can be heard in this performance. A truly fulfilling first recording. A must-hear! ［Comment courtesy of Octavia Records.]