An American Salute: Spirit of the Nation

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
June 1, 2002
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      VARIOUS
    • PERFORMER
      Various Artists
    Product Details ⌄
    Works ⌄

    1. An American Salute

      Composer: Morton Gould

    2. Rodeo: Hoe-Down

      Composer: Aaron Copland

    3. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

    4. Pan Americana

      Composer: Victor Herbert

    5. Foster Gallery: Camptown Races

      Composer: Morton Gould

    6. Grand Canyon Suite "Sunrise"

      Composer: Ferde Grofé

    7. Liberty Fanfare

      Composer: John Williams

    8. Adagio for Strings, Op. 11

      Composer: Samuel Barber

      Ensemble: Royal Scottish National Orchestra

      Conductor: Marin Alsop

    9. Variations on 'America'

      Composer: Charles Ives

    10. Amber Waves

      Composer: Morton Gould

    11. Battle Hymn of the Republic

      Composer: William Steffe

      Ensemble: Richard Hayman Symphony Orchestra

    12. Stars and Strips Forever

      Composer: John Philip Sousa

    13. The Star Spangled Banner

      Composer: John Stafford Smith


American Salute: Spirit of the Nation is a tasteful collection of orchestral pieces devoted to the history and vitality of the United States. Performed by a series of orchestras, highlights include Aaron Copland's sweeping "Hoe Down," "Battle Hymn of the Republic," and Ferde Grofé's "Grand Canyon Suite 'Sunrise'," during which the anticipation of the sun hitting the lip of the canyon is palpable. The introspective moments of "Variations on 'America'" and Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" are also a nice touch, as they offset the collection's more bombastic moments. Basic versions of the "Star Spangled Banner" and "Stars and Stripes Forever" round out the set.