Experience the timeless artistry of Eugene Ormandy with this meticulously remastered collection, featuring the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra in a captivating journey through the works of Carpenter, Griffes, Grainger, Zemachson, and Harris. Released on July 22, 2022, this album is a testament to Ormandy's enduring legacy, showcasing his mastery as a conductor and his deep connection with the orchestra.
The album opens with John Alden Carpenter's "Adventures in a Perambulator," a whimsical suite that sparkles with orchestral color and charm. Charles Tomlinson Griffes' "The Pleasure-Dome of Kubla Khan" follows, a lush and evocative tone poem that transports the listener to the opulent palace of the titular Mongol emperor. Percy Grainger's settings of British folk music are also featured, including the lively "Shepherd's Hey" and the enchanting "Londonderry Air."
Roy Harris's "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" provides a stirring conclusion to the album, with its powerful rhythms and patriotic fervor. Throughout, Ormandy's conducting is marked by its precision, clarity, and expressive depth, bringing out the unique character of each piece.
This remastered edition, released by Sony Classical, offers listeners the opportunity to experience these performances in stunning clarity, with improved sound quality that reveals new details and nuances in the recordings. Whether you're a longtime fan of Ormandy or a newcomer to his work, this album is sure to delight and inspire.
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