Great American Composers | Delos DE6012

Great American Composers

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Label: Delos

Cat No: DE6012

Format: CD

Number of Discs: 6

Release Date: 5th January 2009

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About

These ground breaking recordings have received Grammy nominations for the artists, engineer and label, and have helped to reawaken American interest in its own classical music. A quick glance at the descriptive titles in this magnificent collection reflects its celebration of our American heritage.

These great mid-century classics embrace our spirit of freedom, respect for our fellow human beings, and reverence for our natural environment. Listeners will find this beautiful music inspiring and accessible, yet sophisticated in its artistic value.

Contents:
Copland:
- Lincoln Portrait
- Fanfare for the Common Man
- Outdoor Overture
- Canticle of Freedom

Hovhaness:
- Mysterious Mountain
- And God Created Great Whales
- Prayer of St. Gregory
- Celestial Fantasy
- Alleluia and Fugue
- Prelude and Quadruple Fugue

Hanson:
- Symphonies 2, 4, 6, 7
- Serenade for Flute, Harp & Strings
- Serenade for Oboe, Harp & Strings
- Elegy in Memory of Koussevitzky
- Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Youth
- Mosaics
- Piano Concerto

Diamond:
- Romeo & Juliet
- Concerto for Small Orchestra

Creston:
- Choreografic Suite

Piston:
- Serenata
- Sinfonietta

Harris:
- American Creed
- When Johnny Comes Marching Home

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