This new release celebrates the memory of John F. Kennedy, and the 50th anniversary of his inauguration as U.S. President, by coupling new and historic recordings by the National Symphony Orchestra of Washington, D.C. The first disc features Christoph Eschenbach conducting the January 2011 anniversary concert at the Kennedy Center. It includes the world premiere recording of Peter Lieberson"s Remembering JFK, with famous actor Richard Dreyfuss narrating excerpts from Speeches of President Kennedy. Also featured are excerpts from the previously unreleased 1961 Inaugural Concert, including radio commentary from the original broadcast. Celebrating its 80th anniversary season, the NSO here presents its first recording under its new music director, Christoph Eschenbach.