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Boston Symphony Hall 1954
composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (Cook Records, 2012), 2 hours 56 mins
The Orchestral Society of Boston under the direction of Willis Page performs Haydn's Symphony #100 ("Military") and Mozart's Symphony #40 in G-Minor in full. The recording also includes orchestral highlights from Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Stravinsky and Barber.
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composed by Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (Cook Records, 2012), 2 hours 56 mins
Description
The Orchestral Society of Boston under the direction of Willis Page performs Haydn's Symphony #100 ("Military") and Mozart's Symphony #40 in G-Minor in full. The recording also includes orchestral highlights from Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Bach, Debussy, Villa-Lobos, Stravinsky and Barber.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Joseph Haydn, 1732-1809, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cook Records
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Mahler: Love, Sorrow and Transcendence
directed by Habib Azar, 1979-; composed by Augusta Read Thomas, 1964- and Friedrich Rückert, 1788-1866; conducted by Gerard Schwarz; produced by John Forsen, 1958-; performed by Nancy Maultsby, All-Star Orchestra (New York, NY: All-Star Orchestra, 2013), 57 mins
Gustav Mahler's turbulent loves are expressed through his music. His settings of poems by Friedrich Rückert explore themes of love, nature, and otherworldliness. Mahler was haunted throughout his life by the premonition of his own death. The first movement of his 2nd Symphony draws stark contrasts between the com...
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directed by Habib Azar, 1979-; composed by Augusta Read Thomas, 1964- and Friedrich Rückert, 1788-1866; conducted by Gerard Schwarz; produced by John Forsen, 1958-; performed by Nancy Maultsby, All-Star Orchestra (New York, NY: All-Star Orchestra, 2013), 57 mins
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Gustav Mahler's turbulent loves are expressed through his music. His settings of poems by Friedrich Rückert explore themes of love, nature, and otherworldliness. Mahler was haunted throughout his life by the premonition of his own death. The first movement of his 2nd Symphony draws stark contrasts between the composer's premonition of doom and his vision of life. Modern parallels can be found in 'Adieu' by Bernard Rands and 'Of Paradise and Ligh...
Gustav Mahler's turbulent loves are expressed through his music. His settings of poems by Friedrich Rückert explore themes of love, nature, and otherworldliness. Mahler was haunted throughout his life by the premonition of his own death. The first movement of his 2nd Symphony draws stark contrasts between the composer's premonition of doom and his vision of life. Modern parallels can be found in 'Adieu' by Bernard Rands and 'Of Paradise and Light' by his wife, composer Augusta Read Thomas.
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Field of Study
Classical Music
Content Type
Performance, Documentary
Performer / Ensemble
All-Star Orchestra, Nancy Maultsby
Contributor
Gerard Schwarz, John Forsen, 1958-
Author / Creator
Augusta Read Thomas, 1964-, Friedrich Rückert, 1788-1866, Habib Azar, 1979-, All-Star Orchestra, Nancy Maultsby
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
All-Star Orchestra
Person Discussed
Augusta Read Thomas, 1964-, Friedrich Rückert, 1788-1866, Gustav Mahler, 1860-1911
Topic / Theme
Poetry, Music, Music composition, Composers, Piece, Lied
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by All-Star Orchestra
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Modern Orchestral Texture
(Cook Records, 2012), 47 mins
Willis Page conducts the Orchestral Society of Boston in a sensitive performance of symphonic works by Honneger, Debussy and Barber.
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(Cook Records, 2012), 47 mins
Description
Willis Page conducts the Orchestral Society of Boston in a sensitive performance of symphonic works by Honneger, Debussy and Barber.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
2012
Publisher
Cook Records
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Mozart, Symphony # 40, Beethoven Symphony # 5
composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (Cook Records, 2006), 49 mins
The Orchestral Society of Boston under the direction of Willis Page gives distinguished performances of two of the best loved symphonies of all time: Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
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composed by Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827 and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791 (Cook Records, 2006), 49 mins
Description
The Orchestral Society of Boston under the direction of Willis Page gives distinguished performances of two of the best loved symphonies of all time: Mozart's Symphony No. 40 and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Author / Creator
Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770-1827, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, 1756-1791
Date Published / Released
2006
Publisher
Cook Records
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(Folkways Records, 1959), 49 mins
Field of Study
World Music
Content Type
Music recording
Date Published / Released
1959
Publisher
Folkways Records
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