Composer: Aaron Copland, George Gershwin
Performer: Septura
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Release: 2021
Size: 1.02 GB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Gershwin: An American in Paris, tone poem
01. Allegro grazioso
02. Calmato
03. Subito con brio
04. Più moderato
05. Tempo Blues
06. Con moto
07. Allegro, molto energico
08. Allegretto
09. Copland: Quiet City
Gershwin: Preludes (3)
10. No. 1, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
11. No. 2, Andante con moto e poco rubato
12. No. 3, Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
Copland: Appalachian Spring – Suite
13. I. Very Slowly
14. II. Allegro
15. III. Duo for the Bride and Her Intended. Moderato
16. IV. The Revivalist and His Flock. Fast
17. V. Solo Dance of the Bride. Subito allegro
18. VI. As at First [Slowly]
19. VII. Variations on a Shaker Hymn. Doppio movimento
20. VIII. Moderato
In this seventh volume of Music for Brass Septet, Septura survey two of America’s greatest and most representative composers. Gershwin’s An American in Paris charts a visitor’s stroll around the French capital, absorbing the city’s atmosphere and charm, whereas the synergy of classical form and jazz animates Gershwin’s unique Preludes. Copland’s Quiet City depicts a contrasting and more understated cityscape, while the suite from the ballet Appalachian Spring displays Septura’s luminous virtuosity.