Boston Symphony Orchestra and James Levine

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is one of the most prominent U.S. symphonic ensembles, with deep roots in the Germanic practices that formed the model for American orchestral culture. The orchestra's catalog of recordings on the RCA Victor label in the middle of the 20th century, artistically ambitious and sonically top-notch thanks to the ambiance of Boston's magnificent Symphony Hall, continues to set a standard. The Boston Symphony conductorship remains coveted among European conductors as well as homegrown artists, and the group's recordings hold international appeal. The gr...