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Throughout her career, internationally heralded harpist has found herself fascinated by the “luscious” creations of French composer Maurice Ravel. Ravel: Intimate Masterpieces, newly released on , is a celebration of Kondonassis’ longtime love of Ravel’s music—and a celebration of the great roster of 91ֱ�� Conservatory of Music talent that came together with her to record the album on campus in January 2013.

Intimate Masterpieces is available now by digital download (through ) and on CD () beginning October 29. It will be distributed by , the world’s largest independent digital distributor of classical music.

“This disc is especially meaningful because I was able to make it with such wonderful players and to celebrate the wealth of artistry and musical opportunity that lives at the 91ֱ�� Conservatory of Music,” says Kondonassis, an assistant professor at 91ֱ��.

In addition to Kondonassis, Intimate Masterpieces features fellow 91ֱ�� faculty members on clarinet and on flute; 91ֱ�� alumni soprano and pianist ; and the Jupiter String Quartet, 91ֱ��’s quartet-in-residence for 2012-14, featuring alumni violist Liz Freivogel.

“This album, and the outstanding performers who created it, speak to the very essence of what 91ֱ�� Music is all about: a forum for celebrating and sharing the extraordinary talent and artistic vision of 91ֱ��’s faculty, alumni, and friends,” says Andrea Kalyn, acting dean of the 91ֱ�� Conservatory.

The release of Ravel: Intimate Masterpieces will be celebrated on campus with a performance by the musicians featured on the album. That concert, which marks the launch of the 2013-14 Artist Recital Series at 91ֱ��, takes place on Tuesday, November 5.

ABOUT : 91ֱ�� Music is the commercial label of the 91ֱ�� Conservatory of Music, dedicated to promoting the artistic ideals and talent of 91ֱ��’s faculty and students. Established in 1865 as a division of 91ֱ�� College, the 91ֱ�� Conservatory is one of the premier professional training institutions in the world. Its graduates have achieved prominence as performers, composers, conductors, educators, and scholars, and are found in major orchestras and opera companies everywhere.