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American Classics - Gould: American Ballads, Etc / Kuchar

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Composer
GOULD
Artist
NATIONAL SYMPHONY OF UKRAINE
Format
CD
Label
Naxos
Released
Jul 01, 2000
Catalog #
8559005
UPC
636943900529

About

Morton Gould's music is the quintessential definition of the American sound. Along with composers like Aaron Copland, he was remarkably influential in producing homegrown American musical works. Composing in a wide variety of musical idioms, Gould was brought to international recognition by his easy-listening melodies and vivid orchestral works.
This Naxos release celebrates several works that brought Gould to critical acclaim, beginning with 'American Ballads' composed in 1976. Including such notable themes as the "Star Spangled Overture" and "Amber Waves," the six-movement work captures tender themes and melodies close to the soul of any patriot. The 'Stephen Foster Gallery' suite also represents those uniquely American themes in an exquisite arrangement of songs. Gould's most famous work, 'American Salute' (based on the melody "When Johnny Comes Marching Home"), shows Gould's unmatched ability to create a synthesis between concert and popular music. Militaristic percussion and brass are accented by the soft, weaving harmonies of the woodwinds and strings.
Under the direction of conductor Theodore Kuchar, the National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine offers a sensible, yet light-hearted rendering of the music. Firmly grasping the essence of Gould's American spirit, the orchestra communicates the music's strong nationalism with great skill and plausibility.

Tracklist 20 tracks

  1. 1 I. Star-Spangled Overture 05:12
    Track
    1
    Title
    I. Star-Spangled Overture
    Duration
    05:12
    Composer
    Morton Gould
    Ensemble
    Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Theodore Kuchar
  2. 2 II. Amber Waves 07:24
    Track
    2
    Title
    II. Amber Waves
    Duration
    07:24
    Composer
    Morton Gould
    Ensemble
    Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Theodore Kuchar
  3. 3 III. Jubilo 03:35
    Track
    3
    Title
    III. Jubilo
    Duration
    03:35
    Composer
    Morton Gould
    Ensemble
    Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Theodore Kuchar
  4. 4 IV. Memorials 07:34
    Track
    4
    Title
    IV. Memorials
    Duration
    07:34
    Composer
    Morton Gould
    Ensemble
    Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Theodore Kuchar
  5. 5 V. Saratoga Quickstep 03:56
    Track
    5
    Title
    V. Saratoga Quickstep
    Duration
    03:56
    Composer
    Morton Gould
    Ensemble
    Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Theodore Kuchar
  6. 6 VI. Hymnal 06:52
    Track
    6
    Title
    VI. Hymnal
    Duration
    06:52
    Composer
    Morton Gould
    Ensemble
    Ukraine National Symphony Orchestra
    Conductor
    Theodore Kuchar
  7. 7 I. Camptown Races 02:10
    Track
    7
    Title
    I. Camptown Races
    Duration
    02:10
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  8. 8 II. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming 03:07
    Track
    8
    Title
    II. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
    Duration
    03:07
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  9. 9 III. Canebreak Jig 01:38
    Track
    9
    Title
    III. Canebreak Jig
    Duration
    01:38
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  10. 10 IV. Swanee River 02:02
    Track
    10
    Title
    IV. Swanee River
    Duration
    02:02
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  11. 11 V. Camptown Variation 01:51
    Track
    11
    Title
    V. Camptown Variation
    Duration
    01:51
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  12. 12 VI. Old Black Joe and My Old Kentucky Home 05:32
    Track
    12
    Title
    VI. Old Black Joe and My Old Kentucky Home
    Duration
    05:32
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  13. 13 VII. Village Festival - Quadrilles And Waltzes 04:34
    Track
    13
    Title
    VII. Village Festival - Quadrilles And Waltzes
    Duration
    04:34
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  14. 14 VIII. Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair 02:28
    Track
    14
    Title
    VIII. Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair
    Duration
    02:28
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  15. 15 IX. Camptown Variation 01:15
    Track
    15
    Title
    IX. Camptown Variation
    Duration
    01:15
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  16. 16 X. Hymns: Where is Thy Spirit Mary and The Angels are Singing unto Me 03:44
    Track
    16
    Title
    X. Hymns: Where is Thy Spirit Mary and The Angels are Singing unto Me
    Duration
    03:44
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  17. 17 XI. Variation on Comrades, Fill No Glass for Me and Kitty Bell 01:16
    Track
    17
    Title
    XI. Variation on Comrades, Fill No Glass for Me and Kitty Bell
    Duration
    01:16
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  18. 18 XII. Camptown Variation 01:23
    Track
    18
    Title
    XII. Camptown Variation
    Duration
    01:23
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  19. 19 XIII. Oh, Susanna (Finale) 03:45
    Track
    19
    Title
    XIII. Oh, Susanna (Finale)
    Duration
    03:45
    Composer
    Morton Gould
  20. 20 American Salute 04:28
    Track
    20
    Title
    American Salute
    Duration
    04:28
    Composer
    Morton Gould