Ovidiu Marinescu conducts the Russian Philharmonic Orchestra in Tchaikovsky’s dramatic Symphony no. 5 and Marche Slave. The Russian musicians play brilliantly in this recording. “ I’m impressed by the variety of colors you elicit in the opening movement and the effective contrasts that result, which seem suitable for this rather moody work.” TAXI Conductor Ovidiu Marinescu, one of the outstanding musicians of his native Romania, combines a precise technique with great musical inspiration. He is the Director of the West Chester University Symphony, which under his leadership made a sold out debut at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and embarked in its first European tour. Subsequently, the orchestra was invited to participate in the prestigious Catania International Festival in Sicily, Italy. He served as the conductor for the Wilmington Orchestra between 2003 and 2007, as the Music Director of the Manalapan Orchestra in New Jersey, and ...