Gordon Getty's "Getty: Orchestral Works" is a captivating journey through the composer's rich musical landscape, released on February 1, 2010, under the prestigious Pentatone label. This album is a testament to Getty's remarkable ability to blend classical forms with contemporary sensibilities, resulting in a compelling hour-long experience.
The album opens with the dynamic "Overture 'Plump Jack'," setting the stage for the intricate and evocative "Ancestor Suite." This seven-part suite showcases Getty's mastery of various dance forms, from waltzes and polkas to gavottes and marches, each piece more enchanting than the last. The suite culminates in the poignant "Finale," leaving the audience yearning for more.
The second half of the album, the "Homework Suite," offers a different facet of Getty's compositional prowess. With pieces like "Seascape" and "Night Horses," Getty paints vivid aural landscapes that transport the listener to otherworldly realms. The suite also includes the haunting "Ghost Waltz" and the tender "Berceuse," demonstrating Getty's range and depth.
The album concludes with two stand-alone pieces, "The Fiddler of Ballykeel" and "Raise the Colors." These works further highlight Getty's ability to craft memorable melodies and engaging rhythms, leaving a lasting impression.
"Getty: Orchestral Works" is a remarkable addition to any classical music collection, offering a rich and rewarding listening experience that showcases Gordon Getty's unique voice and extraordinary talent.
2010 Pentatone Music B.V.2010 Pentatone Music B.V.
Tracks
Overture "Plump Jack"Gordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: Zwei WalzerGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: Waltz of the AncestorsGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: SchottischeGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: Waltz - LändlerGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: Polka - PolonaiseGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: GavotteGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: Gothic WaltzGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: March - Sarabande - PrestoGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: MadelineGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: Ewig DuGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Ancestor Suite: FinaleGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Tiefer und TieferGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Homework Suite: SeascapeGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Homework Suite: GigaGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Homework Suite: Ghost WaltzGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Homework Suite: BerceuseGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Homework Suite: Night HorsesGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
The Fiddler of BallykeelGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
Raise the ColorsGordon Getty, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, Sir Neville Marriner
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