Leonard Slatkin – Born to Conduct on September 1, 1944. 80 today: Many Happy Returns to an admirable man and a wonderful musician. Greeting Prelude. Timeline. Desert Island Discs. Interview. Korngold.

Stravinsky’s Greeting Prelude, written for and premiered on Pierre Monteux’s 80th-birthday (April 4, 1955). Conducted by Leonard Slatkin during the Year 2000 with the BBC Symphony Orchestra; Barbican Hall, London. Happy Birthday from “Uncle Frank” Leonard’s Desert Island Discs; recorded in 2000; hosted by Sue Lawley… https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p00949zh