2015: This DSO symphonic cycle included the six numbered works by Tchaikovsky. Having recorded them some thirty years earlier in St. Louis, I am not so sure my approaches to these symphonies have changed much. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings. ... See MoreSee Less

2015: This might be my very favorite of all of John Williams's works for soloist and orchestra. It is given a fabulous performance by principal bassoonist Robert Williams, who has since retired. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings. ... See MoreSee Less

2015: The marvelous cello concerto by John Williams features the DSO's then principal cellist, Robert de Maine, who is now in Los Angeles. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings. ... See MoreSee Less

2015: With the astonishing cellist Sol Gabetta, we recorded Bloch’s “Schelomo” in Lyon. This masterpiece was the first work the two of us ever performed together, and we were on the same page throughout. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings. ... See MoreSee Less

2015: Considering the magnificent instrument in the Auditorium de Lyon, it made sense to record the grand symphony by Saint-Saëns. The composer himself played on this organ when it resided in Paris. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings. ... See MoreSee Less

2014: Having premiered the Bates Violin Concerto in Pittsburgh, it was great to record this with Anne Akiko Meyers and the LSO a year later. Several other violinists have since taken up the work. These covers celebrate my 80th birthday on Sept. 1, tracing the history of the Slatkin family through their recordings. ... See MoreSee Less