arr. by Luther Henderson and Maurice Peress

  • 3(III:pic).2+ca.2+bcl.2.2asx(II:cl).2tsx(I:cl).barsx(bcl)/4.4.3.1/timp.perc.dmkit/hp/str.jazzdb
  • 18 min
    • 17th June 2025, Merrill Auditorium, Portland, ME, United States of America
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Features

  • Independent Repertoire: American Cityscapes and Landscapes
    • Independent Repertoire: American Cityscapes and Landscapes
    • Numerous composers have drawn inspiration both from the United States’ natural beauty and the vibrant character of its cities. From iconic neighborhoods to breathtaking views, rural agrarian life to industrial skylines, the following works evoke this country’s distinctive landscapes through sound.

Reviews

…some graceful descending patterns in the winds aided soulful, delicate interplay between a pair of exposed clarinets. Later, when the strings came back in force, they enhanced the glow, instead of washing out the color.

Seth Colter Walls, The New York Times
25th March 2022

Discography

Still | Dawson | Ellington

Still | Dawson | Ellington
  • Label
    Chandos
  • Catalogue Number
    9226
  • Conductor
    Neeme Järvi
  • Ensemble
    Detroit Symphony Ochestra
  • Released
    4th January 1994
Title Unavailable
  • Label
    Musical Heritage Society
  • Catalogue Number
    MHS 512335T
  • Conductor
    Maurice Peress
  • Ensemble
    American Composers Orchestra

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