Leaving Home: Orchestral Music in the 20th Century: Vol.5 (2005)
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- Synopsis:
The focus of The American Way is the music of young men in a young country, individualists and innovators who nevertheless learnt from the music of the past, and from the music of other cultures. Jazz, military bands, country dances, German Expressionism and minimalism all contribute to a dazzling display of energy and virtuosity in American music.
Tracklisting:
- George Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue
- Charles Ives: Decoration Day
- John Cage: First Construction (in Metal)
- Elliot Carter: a Celebration of Some 100x150 Notes
- Morton Feldman: Mme Press Died Last Week at 90
- Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring
- John Adams: Harmonium- Kurt Weill: Lonely House (from Street Scene)
- Terry Riley: in C
- Leonard Bernstein: Symphonic Dances (from West Side Story)- Actors:
- Simon Rattle, City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
- Directors:
- Deborah May
- Studio:
- Arthaus Musik
- Genres:
- Music & Musicals
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