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[Sony Classical Masterpieces Collection 1000] These are the masterpieces of classical music that have moved the world for 100 years! From Casals to Midori Goto, Sony Music's two major classical labels, Sony Classical and RCA RED SEAL, have a wide variety of classical masterpieces, classic discs, super discs, fixed discs, lost discs, odd discs, rare discs, and treasures, including new liner notes and some world/Japan first CD releases, at an astounding price! The series of two separate releases for 1,000 yen plus tax (1,500 yen plus tax for the 2-disc set) will continue in 2016. The 20th century's master conductor Walter conducted Dvorak in his final years. The "No. 8" in particular was recorded during the last of a series of recording sessions with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra between January and March of 1961. However, the powerful music in these performances is so lively and full of vitality that one does not feel this background at all, and they are masterpieces from Walther's last years. The master supervised by the ever-popular John McClure is used. ◆Time Limited Edition (through the end of March 2018) / Liner notes / Recording dates: February 8 & 12, 1961, February 12, 1959, etc. / Location: American Legion Hall, Hollywood