AMERICAN HIGHWAYS #54: COWELL SYMPHONIC SERIES (PREVIEW)
Henry Cowell is a marvelous composer, whose music is often forgotten, overshadowed by Ives’ innovative scores or by Antheil’s bombastic ones. But Cowell’s orchestral music is making a comeback, and a much-deserved one.
In this episode of American Highways, pianist Guy Livingston brings us a sneak preview, the first in an epic series on the complete symphonies of Henry Cowell.
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-Henry Cowell
Air for Solo Violin and String Orchestra (1952)
Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Richard Auldon Clark; Michael Sutton, violin.
Koch Classics 3-7220-2
-Henry Cowell
Symphonic Set, Op. 17
I. Allegro quasi andante (2:17)
II. Larghetto (Interlude) (2:15)
III. Moderato maestoso (3:45)
IV. Andante con moto (Interlude) (1:58)
V. Allegro (2:11)
Nürnberg Symphony Orchestra conducted by Stephen Somary.
Claves CD 50-5806
-Henry Cowell
The Dream-Bridge
Mary Ann Hart, mezzo soprano; Jeanne Golan, pianist.
Albany TROY 240
-Henry Cowell
Hymn and Fuguing Tune for String Orchestra (1944)
1. Hymn
2. Fuguing Tune
Manhattan Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Richard Auldon Clark
Koch Classics 3-7220-2
-Henry Cowell
Variations for Orchestra
American Symphony Orchestra conducted by Leon Botstein
iTunes digital release – American Symphony Orchestra 2010
