Live at Carnegie Hall 2013 (2CD) Kissin, Levine & Metropolitan Orchestra A live recording of Levine's triumphant return performance after a two-year absence! This is a live recording of the enthusiastic performance by James Levine, Music Director of the MET (Metropolitan Opera), on May 19, 2013, at Carnegie Hall in New York, marking his return to conducting after a hiatus of about two years. When the maestro appeared on stage in a motorized wheelchair, the audience erupted in a standing ovation, and the venue was filled with applause that wouldn't stop even before the performance began. The program consisted of Wagner, Beethoven, and Schubert, all of which Levine excelled at, and the Beethoven concerto featured Kissin as the soloist, making it a luxurious edition. The magnificent ensemble, which seemed to reaffirm the strong bond between the Metropolitan Orchestra and Levine, captivated the audience in the hall. This is a live recording that captures the overflowing, passionate, and graceful musical world along with the excitement of the venue. Numerous local media outlets competed to report on the great success of this performance, and the performance, which closed with rave reviews, is revived with a vivid recording. (Universal IMS) [Tracklist] ・Wagner: Prelude to Act 1 of Lohengrin ・Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 ・Schubert: Symphony No. 9 (8) in C major, D. 944 "The Great" Evgeny Kissin (piano) Metropolitan Orchestra James Levine (conductor) Recording date: May 19, 2013 Recording location: Carnegie Hall, New York Recording method: Stereo (digital / live)