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Yuri Ahronovitch

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Biography

Yuri Ahronovitch was a Soviet-born Israeli conductor recognized for his expressive interpretations of the romantic and contemporary repertoire. A 1954 graduate of the Leningrad Conservatory, he led the USSR Ministry of Culture Symphony Orchestra as chief conductor from 1964 to 1972. His international profile rose through acclaimed recordings for Melodiya, including Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 1 (1968). Following his emigration to Israel in 1972, he held prestigious leadership roles as chief conductor of the Gürzenich Orchestra Cologne (1975–1986) and the Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra (1982–1987). A frequent guest of the London Symphony and Israel Philharmonic, Ahronovitch remained a vital presence on the global podium until his final performance in 2002.
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  2.   Piano Concerto No.4 in G minor, Op.40: 3. Allegro vivace featuring Sergueï Rachmaninov
  3.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 30 - 2. Intermezzo (Adagio) featuring Sergueï Rachmaninov
  4.   Piano Concerto No.4 in G minor, Op.40: 2. Largo featuring Sergueï Rachmaninov
  5.   Piano Concerto No.4 in G minor, Op.40: 1. Allegro vivace (Alla breve) featuring Sergueï Rachmaninov
  6.   Romeo & Juliet - Fantast Overture by Yuri Ahronovitch
  7.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 1 - 3. Allegro vivace featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  8.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 1 - 2. Andante featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  9.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18 - 3. Allegro scherzando featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  10.   Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18: 3. Allegro scherzando featuring Sergueï Rachmaninov
  11.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 40 - 1. Allegro vivace (Alla breve) featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  12.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 40 - 2. Largo featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  13.   Piano Concerto No.2 in C minor, Op.18: 2. Adagio sostenuto featuring Sergueï Rachmaninov
  14.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 1 in F Sharp Minor, Op. 1 - 1. Vivace featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  15.   Spartacus: Adagio of Spartacus & Phrygia by London Symphony Orchestra
  16.   Gayenah: Sabre Dance by London Symphony Orchestra
  17.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 3 In D Minor, Op. 30 - 3. Finale (Alla breve) featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  18.   Masquerade: Waltz by London Symphony Orchestra
  19.   Russlan & Ludmilla: Overture by London Symphony Orchestra
  20.   Lieutenant Kije: Troika by London Symphony Orchestra
  21.   Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Minor, Op. 40 - 3. Allegro vivace featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  22.   Rachmaninoff: Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Op. 43: Variation 18 featuring London Symphony Orchestra
  23.   Birdsongs by Soft Lapping Lake & Hungarian Dance No. 5 by Yuri Ahronovitch
  24.   Prince Igor: Polovtsian Dances by Yuri Ahronovitch
  25.   Capriccio Italien, Op. 45 featuring Yuri Ahronovitch
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