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The fourth volume in the series Live at the Library of Congress! These historic performances featuring the legendary Juilliard String Quartet were recorded live at the Library of Congress on April 16, 1965. The flute quartet was recorded live on October 29, 1950. These historic recordings continue a series of releases of memorable performances given by the Juilliard Quartet at the Library of Congress which began in 1948. The makeup of the quartet is slightly different on each occasion. The genesis of these concerts is found in the generous philanthropy of Mrs. Elizabeth Sprague Coolidge and Mrs. Gertrude Clarke Whittall. The Juilliard String Quartet began in 1946 and were appointed Quartet in Residence by the Juilliard School?s president, William Schuman. Well known American composer, conductor and pianist Lukas Foss was Music Director of the Buffalo Philharmonic (1963-71), Principal Conductor of the Brooklyn Philharmonic (1971-90), a regular guest conductor of the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra (1972-5) and Music Director of the Milwaukee SO (1981-86). One of the most admired flutists of all time, Julius Baker (1915 -2003) was the principal flute of the Columbia Symphony Orchestra and of the New York Philharmonic (1965-83) and taught at the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute.