American Classics - Anderson: Orchestral Music Vol 2 / Slatkin, BBC

$19.99
Label
Naxos
Release Date
April 29, 2008
Format
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If you enjoyed Vol. 1 in this ongoing series of Leroy Anderson's warm and beautifully crafted orchestral works, then you'll surely want this release as well (and probably the next one too). The performances are just as fine, and once again we get several important premieres, most notably A Harvard Festival (a sort of Academic Festival Overture, complete with organ to add extra weight to the climaxes) and Lullaby of the Drums. Only a few of Anderson's better-known works are here, most particularly The Waltzing Cat and Jazz Pizzicato, and once again there is one (relatively) large piece, the Suite of Carols, though this doesn't compare in importance to the marvelous Piano Concerto featured in Volume 1. Still, Anderson's brand of melodious charm is timeless, and you'll doubtless find many very enjoyable discoveries on this well played, well engineered disc. Kudos also go to Slatkin for lavishing such care and enthusiasm on "pops" repertoire. Easily recommendable.

-- David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com

Also available - Leroy Anderson: Orchestral Music Vol 1
Jeffrey Biegel's rendition of the terrific Piano Concerto is the best yet. Among the smaller pieces you'll find familiar favorites, but also some lesser-known but no less delicious surprises. Under Slatkin's baton the melodies flow effortlessly. -- ClassicsToday.com

Also available - Leroy Anderson: Orchestral Music Vol 3
Naxos continues its celebration of Leroy Anderson's 100th anniversary year with this third volume of his works, including popular favorites "The Typewriter," "Sandpaper Ballet," and "The Syncopated Clock."


Product Description:

  • Release Date: April 29, 2008


  • UPC: 636943935620


  • Catalog Number: 8559356


  • Label: Naxos


  • Number of Discs: 1


  • Composer: ANDERSON, LEROY


  • Orchestra/Ensemble: Bbc Concert Orchestra


  • Performer: Slatkin



Works:

  1. Woodbury Fanfare

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  2. A Harvard Festival

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  3. Forgotten Dreams

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Performer: Alistair Young (Piano)

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  4. Whistling Kettle

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  5. Horse and Buggy

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  6. The Waltzing Cat

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  7. Home Stretch

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  8. Girl in Satin

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  9. March of the Two Left Feet

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  10. Waltz Around the Scale

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  11. Lullaby of the Drums

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  12. Jazz Legato

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  13. Jazz Pizzicato

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  14. Song of the Bells

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  15. Song of Jupiter

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Performer: David McCallum (Trumpet)

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin


  16. Suite of Carols for String Orchestra

    Composer: Leroy Anderson

    Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

    Conductor: Leonard Slatkin