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Rafael Frühbeck has produced more than 100 records for EMI, Decca, Columbia (Spain), and Collins Classics, including acclaimed releases of Orff’s “Carmia Burana”, Mendelssohn’s “Elijas” and “St. Paul”, and the complete works of Manuel de Falla, including “L’Atlantida” and “La Vida Breve”. Since 1975 he has been a member of the Royal Academy ofFine Arts of San Fernando. The numerous honours and distinctions he has been awarded include an honorary doctorate from the University of Navarra in Spain, the Gold Medal of the City of Vienna, the Bundesverdienstkreutz of the Republic of Austria and Germany, the Gold Medal from the Gustav Mahler International Society, and the Jacinto Guerrero Prize, the most important musical award, which he received in 1997 from the Queen of Spain. Apart from his regulär concerts and tours with the Torino RAI Orchestra and the Dresdner Philharmonie, Maestro Frühbeck appears regularly in both the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Tanglewood and Symphony Hall seasons. His future commitments will lead him to reengagements in Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, Montreal, and Paris, as well as the Philharmonia in London, the London Symphony, and La Scala of Milan. JULIA FISCHER, VIOLIN “The Brilliance of her sound is breathtaking, unbelievable how immaculately clean and vivacious her playing was, with what drive she performed the “Bohemian” passages of Dvorak’s violin concerto. Though perfect conceming technique, her playing is all but mechanical. All this was presented by Ms. Fischer with an amazing coolness...” Hamberger Morgenpost “The other revelation of the evening was the excellent playing of Julia Fischer, a 19-year old German Violinist, in the Sibelius. Ms. Fischer, a Maazel protegee, played with full and attractive tone, precise rhythm and Intonation as well as a fine flair.” New York Times Ms. Fischer has achieved critical acclaim all over the world for her precise and expressive artistry. She is making her mark on the musical world with a grace and poise that belie her age. Her recent surprise debut at Carnegie Hall is a reflection of her growing renown in the world of Classical music. The 2003-04 season includes debuts with the Houston Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Detroit Symphony, L’Orchestre
