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Papal Concert in Chicago

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On 5 October 1979 the CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, conducted by SIR GEORG SOLTI , performed Bruckner's Fifth Symphony in the Cathedral of the Holy Name in the presence of POPE JOHN PAUL II.
This recorded broadcast ends with His Holiness's speech of thanks.
(WFMT recording from Chicago Symphony Association)

Contributors

Unknown:
Georg Solti
Unknown:
John Paul Ii.
Source: Radio Times

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