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Peter McGrath is a recording engineer, photographer, and longtime advocate for high-fidelity sound reproduction whose career has spanned more than five decades. He has worked extensively with organizations including Harmonia Mundi, the New World Symphony, and Friends of Chamber Music. In addition to capturing performances by leading orchestras, chamber ensembles, soloists, and vocalists, he has also served for many years as a Director of Sales at Wilson Audio, acting as a key voice for the company’s approach to music playback and loudspeaker demonstration. ------ Thank you to the sponsors…
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