Tag: Morton Gould
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American Masterpieces
3 (out of 3) Stars:“Abravanel’s account [is[ highly recommendable… played with great conviction”“[Thompson’s ‘Plow that Broke the Plains’ yields] colours glowing, resonantly atmospheric… most enjoyable”“[Gould’s ‘Fall River Legend’ is] so vivid and atmospheric… astonishing recorded sound…. ‘Guaracha’ [is] irresistibly catchy”“[Copland’s ‘El Salon México demonstrates] orchestral vitality and rhythmic power.”– Penguin Guide Four landmark recordings of…
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Manhattan Playboys – American Light Classics
“For over four decades when conducting the BBC’s Light Orchestras on radio… I always included pieces from the American repertoire which I knew from the Boston Pops and the Hollywood Bowl. These wonderful melodies were also a “hit” with audiences at my “Pops at the Philharmonic” concerts. I have put together a selection of favourites,…
