1992: A tribute to a great man and a great friend, William Schuman. We shared many meals, discussing music and baseball. He was one of a kind. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings.

1992: The “Polish” Symphony is the longest of the six numbered ones. Ballet audiences know it well as part of Balanchine’s “Jewels.” These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings.

Losing Quincy Jones is like losing an important piece of history. He had a significant impact on not only on the industry but also the entire spectrum of musical thought. Q was a giant, one who could never be toppled. He’s probably getting his big band together right now.

What a pleasure to be reunited with the @DetroitSymphony this past week. The rehearsals and concerts were full of energy and emotion, and the musicians clearly were having a great time. Hope to see them soon again.

1992: "Belshazzar's Feast" is one of the most fun pieces to conduct. But I really enjoyed the chance to record the Partita, which really should be played more often. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings.

1992: We recorded this weeks after the Gulf War ended. I flew to Clearwater, FL to record the narration by Norman Schwarzkopf. Imagine telling a 4-star general what to do! These covers celebrate my 80th birthday, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings.