Great American Composers [ CD / Album ]

Name: Great American Composers
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Released Date: 15 Dec 2008
Genre: Classical

Our Take

Ah, yes, Great American Composers, the latest compilation album featuring various artists paying homage to some of the greatest musical geniuses from across the pond. From Gershwin to Copland, this album boasts an impressive lineup of tracks that are sure to make any classical music aficionado's heart skip a beat.

The album kicks off with a lively rendition of Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," transporting listeners straight to the bustling streets of 1920s New York City. The jazzy piano melodies and swelling orchestral arrangements perfectly capture the energy and excitement of the era.

As we make our way through the album, we are treated to stunning interpretations of Copland's "Appalachian Spring" and Bernstein's "West Side Story." Each track is a masterpiece in its own right, showcasing the talents of the artists involved and their deep appreciation for the American classical music tradition.

But it's not all serious business on this album. In between the sweeping symphonies and grandiose orchestral pieces, we are treated to playful nods to American pop culture with renditions of iconic TV show themes and advertising jingles.

Overall, Great American Composers is a delightful musical journey that pays tribute to the rich history of American classical music while also injecting a healthy dose of fun and whimsy. So grab your top hat and tails, pour yourself a glass of champagne, and let Great American Composers sweep you off your feet. Cheers!

Track Listing

Disc: 1
1. Fanfare for the Common Man
2. Lincoln Portrait
3. Canticle of Freedom
4. An Outdoor Overture
5. Free to Dream
6. Free to Build
7. When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Disc: 2
1. Overture. Allegro Maestoso
2. Balcony Scene. Andante Semplice
3. Romeo and Friar Laurence. Andante
4. Juliet and Her Nurse. Allegretto Scherzando
5. The Death of Romeo and Juliet. Adagio Sospirando
6. Allegro Grazioso
7. Adagio
8. Allegro Vivo
9. Lento Molto E Molto Tranquillo - Allegro Deciso
10. Allegro Feroce, Molto Ritmico
11. Andante Molto Espressivo
12. Allegro Giocoso

Disc: 3
1. Con Allegrezza
2. Con Sentimento
3. Con Spirito
4. Fanfare. Prelude and Fugue
5. Prelude and Fugue 2. Interlude. Transition. Fanfare
6. Pastorale for Oboe & Piano (Or Harp & Strings), Op. 38
7. Preamble
8. Sarabandesque
9. Burletta
10. Cantilena
11. Festive Dance

Disc: 4
1. Adagio; Allegro Moderato
2. Andante Con Tenerezza
3. Allegro Con Brio
4. Fantasy Variations On a Theme of Youth for Piano & Orchestra, Op. 40
5. Kyrie. Andante Inquieto
6. Largo
7. Dies Irae. Presto
8. Lux Aeterna. Largo Pastorale

Disc: 5
1. Elegy in Memory of Serge Koussevitsky for Orchestra, Op. 44
2. Andante
3. Allegro Scherzando
4. Adagio
5. Allegro Assai
6. Adagio
7. Allegro
8. Serenade for Flute, Harp & Strings, Op. 35
9. Mosaics for Orchestra
10. Lo, the Unbounded Sea (Largamente)
11. The Untold Want (Adagio)
12. Joy, Shipmate, Joy! (Allegro Molto - Molto Meno Mosso)

Disc: 6
1. Andante Con Moto
2. Double Fugue (Moderato Maestoso, Allegro Vivo)
3. Andante Espressivo
4. Prayer of St. Gregory, Op. 62b
5. Prelude and Quadruple Fugue for Orchestra (Or Strings & Tympani), Op. 128
6. And God Created Great Whales, Op. 229, No. 1
7. Alleluia and Fugue for String Orchestra, Op. 40b
8. Celestial Fantasy, for String Orchestra, Op. 44