Dive into the rich tapestry of American wind band music with the Eastman Wind Ensemble's "American Wind Band Classics II." This captivating collection, released on January 11, 2013, under the Beulah label, showcases the ensemble's virtuosity and versatility, spanning a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The album features 18 tracks, including iconic compositions by John Philip Sousa such as "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Washington Post," as well as lesser-known gems like "Three Japanese Dances" and "Concerto for 23 Winds." The Eastman Wind Ensemble, renowned as America's first and leading wind ensemble, brings together a core of approximately 50 undergraduate and graduate students from the Eastman School of Music. Under the guidance of legendary conductor Frederick Fennell, the ensemble delivers a powerful and nuanced performance that highlights the breadth and depth of the wind band repertoire. From stirring marches to evocative dances, this album is a testament to the ensemble's artistry and the enduring appeal of American wind band music.
(C) 2013 Editions Audiovisuel Beulah(P) 2013 Editions Audiovisuel Beulah
Tracks
The U.S. Field ArtilleryJohn Philip Sousa, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
The ThundererJohn Philip Sousa, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Washington PostJohn Philip Sousa, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
King CottonJohn Philip Sousa, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
El CapitanJohn Philip Sousa, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
The Stars and Stripes ForeverJohn Philip Sousa, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
West Point Symphony: 1. EpitaphsMorton Gould, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
West Point Symphony: 2. MarchesMorton Gould, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Three Japanese Dances : 1. Dance With PennonsBernard Rogers, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Three Japanese Dances : 2. Mourning DanceBernard Rogers, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Three Japanese Dances :3. Dance With SwordsBernard Rogers, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Concerto for 23 Winds: 1. Andante-Allegro Non TroppoWalter Hartley, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Concerto for 23 Winds: 2. VivaceWalter Hartley, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Concerto for 23 Winds: 3. LentoWalter Hartley, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Concerto for 23 Winds: 4. Allegro MoltoWalter Hartley, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
American PatrolFrank Meacham, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Tunbridge Fair: Intermezzo for BandWalter Piston, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
Commando MarchSamuel Barber, Eastman Wind Ensemble, Frederick Fennell
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