American Classics - Sousa: Music For Wind Band Vol 2

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American Classics - Sousa: Music For Wind Band Vol 2

Release Date: 10/16/2001
Label: Naxos Catalog #: 8559059 Spars Code: DDD
Composer: John Philip Sousa
Conductor: Keith Brion
Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band

Number of Discs: 1
Recorded in: Stereo
Length: 0 Hours 55 Mins.

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This second installment in Naxos' ongoing Sousa edition follows the same format as the first: a large, three-movement suite--At the Movies--surrounded by smaller works. The most surprising piece here is a collection of popular hymn tunes called Songs of Grace and Songs of Glory that begins with a wind transcription of the opening of Verdi's Requiem(!) that segues via harp glissandos into Rock of Ages. Aside from the almost Ivesian juxtaposition of tunes (okay, Ives would have played them all simultaneously whereas Sousa lays them end to end), the most outstanding thing about this thoroughly enjoyable potpourri is the lovely, sensitive scoring. Other noteworthy works include three very popular marches (King Cotton, Bullets and Bayonets, Solid Men to the Front) and a delightful "Patrol" based on English, Scottish, and Irish folk tunes called Rose, Shamrock, and Thistle. Happily the performances in this installment, though dating from the same period as Volume 1, offer slightly cleaner, richer sonics (perhaps the different recording venue had something to do with it), though I still would prefer better balances from the percussion and greater rhythmic clarity throughout. Nevertheless, the interest of the repertoire and liveliness of approach earn this disc a firm recommendation. -- David Hurwitz, ClassicsToday.com


Works on This Recording			Back to Top

1.	Royal Welch Fusiliers by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1930; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 2 Minutes 41 Secs.


2.	Untitled March by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1930; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 4 Minutes 5 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


3.	Fairest of the Fair by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1908; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 36 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


4.	Willow Blossoms by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1916; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 2 Minutes 42 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


5.	Wisconsin Forward Forever by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1917; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 24 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


6.	Solid Men to the Front! by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1918; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 54 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


7.	King Cotton by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1895; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 2 Minutes 53 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


8.	Bullets and Bayonets by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1918; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 38 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


9.	Songs of Grace and Songs of Glory by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1892; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 8 Minutes 9 Secs.

	Notes: Arranged: Keith Brion and Loras Schissel


10.	Impressions at the Movies by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1922; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 16 Minutes 13 Secs.


11.	Rose, Thistle and Shamrock by John Philip Sousa
	Conductor: Keith Brion Orchestra/Ensemble: Royal Artillery Band Period: Romantic Written: 1901; USA	Date of Recording: 08/1999 Venue: Blackheath Concert Hall, London, England Length: 3 Minutes 40 Secs.


Sound Samples				Back to Top

The Royal Welch Fusiliers March:
Untitled March March: Untitled
The Fairest of the Fair March:
Songs of Grace and Songs of Glory
Willow Blossoms Legend:
Impressions at the Movies The Serenaders
Impressions at the Movies The Crafty Villain and the Timid Maid
Impressions at the Movies Balance All and Swing Partners
Rose, ShamrockandThistle Patrol: Rose, Shamrock and Thistle
WisconsinForwardForever March: Wisconsin Forward Forever
Solid Men to the Front March:
KingCotton March: King Cotton
BulletsandBayonets March: Bullets and Bayonets

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