Hovhaness: Wind Music, Vol. 3 / Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

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Label
Naxos
Release Date
March 9, 2018
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    Featuring ⌄
    • COMPOSER
      HOVHANESS, ALAN
    • ORCHESTRA / ENSEMBLE
      Central Washington University Wind Ensemble
    • PERFORMER
      Talbot, Whiteman, Gookin, Brion, Goodenberger
    Product Details ⌄
    • RELEASE DATE
      March 09, 2018
    • UPC
      636943983720
    • CATALOG NUMBER
      8559837
    • LABEL
      Naxos
    • NUMBER OF DISCS
      1
    • GENRE
      Classical
    Works ⌄

    1. Tapor No. 1, Op. 14

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    2. Mountain Under the Sea, Op. 392

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Performer: Jason Talbot

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    3. No. 1. Impromptu on a Bansri Tune

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Keith Brion

    4. No. 2. Impromptu on a Bengal Tune, "My Boat Is on Land"

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Keith Brion

    5. No. 3. Impromptu on a Pakistan Lute Tune

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Keith Brion

    6. Vision on a Starry Night, Op. 384

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Performer: Maggie Whiteman, Taylor Edwards, Adrienne Shields

    7. I. Senza misura. quarter note = c. 72

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Mark Goodenberger

    8. II. quarter note = c. 80

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Mark Goodenberger

    9. III. quarter note = c. 88

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Mark Goodenberger

    10. IV. quarter note = c. 56

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Mark Goodenberger

    11. V. dotted quarter note = 60 (eighth note = 180)

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Mark Goodenberger

    12. Hymn to Yerevan, Op. 83

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Keith Brion

    13. Meditation on Ardalus, Op. 156, No. 2

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Performer: Clara Mannino

    14. Ruins of Ani, Op. 250, No. 1, "Lament for Ani, City of a Thousand Churches"

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

    15. The Burning House: Overture, Op. 185a

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: members Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Performer: Maggie Whiteman

    16. I. Aria

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    17. II. Processional

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    18. III. Aria

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    19. IV. Canzona

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    20. V. Aria

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin

    21. VI. Processional

      Composer: Alan Hovhaness

      Ensemble: Central Washington University Wind Ensemble

      Conductor: Larry Gookin


This program brings together a wide variety of Alan Hovhaness’ works including numerous world premiere recordings. These range from the earliest of his band compositions, the processional ‘Tapor No. 1,’ to more recent chamber pieces such as the gentle barcarole of ‘Vision on a Starry Night.’ ‘The Ruins of Ani’ returns us to the tragic location also explored in Hovhaness’ ‘Symphony No. 23 Ani’, while the ‘Three Improvisations on Folk Tunes’ evoke dances from the Indian subcontinent. Newly discovered works with percussion include the Japanese-influenced overture to Hovhaness’ opera ‘The Burning House’ alongside ‘October Mountain,’ now a classic in its genre.

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REVIEW:

The value of the Naxos label’s ongoing American Classics series has never been so aptly demonstrated as with the success of this release from the able but hardly well-known Central Washington University Wind Ensemble. A few pieces here have gained exposure: October Mountain is a fixture of percussion ensemble concerts in the U.S., at least, but several are world premieres. This is all to the good, and there’s not a dull moment to be had here. This is both a wide sampling of Hovhaness’ music and a valuable close focus on his music for winds.

– All Music Guide (James Manheim)