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

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
April 29, 2008
Format
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      ANDERSON, LEROY
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Bbc Concert Orchestra
    • PERFORMER
      Slatkin
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      April 29, 2008
    • UPC
      636943935620
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8559356
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Orchestral & Symphonic
    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


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."