The National Symphony Orchestra was chosen to record scores for Queen Elizabeth II's 90th birthday celebrations and to perform for her 95th Platinum Jubilee in 2022 at Windsor Castle and Buckingham Palace.
Performer Biography
The Washington Post described Rimma Sushanskaya, the conductor, as 'one of the greatest violinists alive today,' praising her 'extraordinary intensity and brilliant virtuosity.'
Performer Biography
Justin Pearson, the Artistic Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, formed the Locrian String Quartet, which became Resident String Quartet at The University of Hertfordshire and won prizes at international competitions.
Performer Biography
Justin Pearson, the Artistic Director of the National Symphony Orchestra, is also the principal cellist of the orchestra and Guest Principal cellist of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Cultural Impact
The National Symphony Orchestra recorded more than 40 complete major classic musicals, with one recording of West Side Story selling over 1.5 million discs, leading the Leonard Bernstein Estate to call it the finest recording.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded during the height of COVID-19 restrictions, requiring social distancing in studios, which presented significant challenges for performers and engineers.
Performer Biography
Rimma Sushanskaya, the conductor, was the last pupil of the famous violinist David Oistrakh, with whom she studied at Moscow Conservatoire.
