The extraordinary talent of Dimitri Mitropoulos emerged more clearly during his live performances than in the recording hall. On the podium the Greek conductor was able to electrify his audiences with enthralling interpretations. The present CD features two memorable live recordings, made in New York in 1951 and 1950 respectivelya superb Violin Concerto by Dvorak with Isaac Stern, and a vibrant Poeme by Chausson with an excellent Albert Spalding; two gems that deserve a place in the record collection of all the estimators of one the last century's most brilliant conductors.