DETROIT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The internationally acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the fourth oldest symphony orchestra in the United States, is known for trailblazing performances, visionary conductors, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and an unwavering commitment to Detroit. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin, called “America’s Music Director” by the Los Angeles Times, became the twelfth music director of the DSO during the 2008–09 season. The DSO offers a performance schedule that includes Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, Neighborhood concerts and festivals. The DSO makes its home in historic Orchestra Hall, one of America’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, and actively pursues a mission to impact and serve the community through music.
For more information visit the DSO website at www.detroitsymphony.com.
Ida Kavafian performing Fire and Blood with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra conducted by Neeme Järvi (2003)

Photo courtesy of Robin Holland

Photo courtesy of Victor Mangona
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| BORZOVA, A.: Songs for Lada / To The New World (Fleer, Kozak, Michigan State University Children's Choir, Detroit Symphony, Slatkin) |
Naxos 8.559706 |
Orchestral, Choral - Secular
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| DAUGHERTY, M.: Fire and Blood / MotorCity Triptych / Raise the Roof (Kavafian, B. Jones, Detroit Symphony, N. Jarvi) |
Naxos 8.559372 |
Orchestral
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| FRANCK, C.: Psyche (excerpts) / FAURE, G.: Pavane / RAVEL, M.: La valse (Paray) (1953) |
Naxos Classical Archives 9.80451 |
Orchestral
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| FRANCK, C.: Symphony in D minor (Paray) (1953) |
Naxos Classical Archives 9.80530 |
Orchestral
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| LOKUMBE, H.: Dear Mrs. Parks (Chandler-Eteme, Steele, Deas, Rackham Symphony Choir, Brazeal Dennard Chorale, Detroit Symphony, Wilkins) |
Naxos 8.559668 |
Choral - Secular
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| RACHMANINOV, S.: Symphony No. 2 / Vocalise (Detroit Symphony, L. Slatkin) |
Naxos 8.572458 |
Orchestral
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| STRAUSS, R.: Burleske / SCHUMANN: Piano Concerto in A minor / Carnaval (Arrau) (1939-46) |
Naxos Historical 8.111265 |
Concertos, Orchestral, Instrumental
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| WILLIAMS, J.: Horn Concerto (Pituch, Detroit Symphony, Slatkin) |
Naxos Portara 9.70900 |
Concertos
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| WILLIAMS, J.: Violin Concerto (Boisvert, Detroit Symphony, Slatkin) |
Naxos Portara 9.70902 |
Concertos |
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