Symphony No. 2 in d minor, op. 24 "Jullien" (1856)
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (London) Karl Krueger, conductor
Bristow was born into a musical family in Brooklyn, New York. His father, William, a well-respected conductor, pianist, and clarinetist, gave his son lessons in piano, harmony, counterpoint, orchestration and violin. George joined the first violin section of the New York Philharmonic Society Orchestra in 1843 at the age of seventeen, and remained there until 1879. The New York Philharmonic's records indicate that he was concertmaster between 1850 and 1853. (ref: Wikipedia)
The second symphony was dedicated to the French conductor and composer of dance music, Louis Antoine Julliet (1812-1860). The New York Philharmonic performed this symphony for the first time in 1856.
