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The Walt Disney Hall provides an acoustically clean platform for an orchestra with a
versatile brief for both traditional repertoire and new music. The LA Phil is now justifiably

one of the best orchestras in the world.

Recommended recording:

Lutosławski: The Symphonies Los Angeles Philharmonic/Esa-Pekka Salonen Sony

Classical 88765440832

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Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

North America's largest classical music organisation, the New York-based Metropolitan
Opera (0r 'Met') comprises a symphony orchestra, a chorus, children's choir, and many
supporting and leading solo singers. The Met's repertoire ranges widely, from 18th-

century Baroque and 19th-century bel canto to modern works. The Met's own in-house
orchestra is a huge part of the opera house's global renown: a world-class ensemble with

its own concert series at Carnegie Hall.

Recommended recording:

Verdi: Luisa Miller Millo, Domingo, Chernov, Quivar, Plishka, Rootering, Metropolitan

Opera Orchestra and Chorus/James Levine Sony 88875194772

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New York Philharmonic

America's oldest orchestra, the New York Phil remains one of its most prestigious and
revered ensembles. The roll call of past NY music directors is hugely impressive,

including Gustav Mahler, Willem Mengelberg, Arturo Toscanini, Bruno Walter, Pierre
Boulez and – perhaps most famously – the great Leonard Bernstein.