Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of orchestral brilliance with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra's "The Essential Nashville Symphony Orchestra." This captivating collection, set to release on July 6, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos Special Projects label, offers a sweeping journey through a diverse repertoire that showcases the orchestra's virtuosity and versatility. Spanning a generous 2 hours and 24 minutes, this album is a testament to the orchestra's exceptional artistry, featuring both live performances and studio recordings that highlight their dynamic range and technical prowess.
From the lively rhythms of "Muy rápido y rítmico" to the haunting beauty of "Veil of Tears," the Nashville Symphony Orchestra masterfully navigates a wide array of compositions. The album includes iconic pieces like "America" from "West Side Story" and "Lincoln, the Great Commoner," alongside lesser-known gems such as "Invierno Porteño [Winter]" and "Supplica." Each track is a testament to the orchestra's ability to bring depth and nuance to every performance, whether it's the energetic "Toccata. O trenzinho do Caipira (the Peasant’s Little Train)" or the serene "The Lake."
This essential collection is not just a compilation of tracks but a celebration of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra's enduring legacy. Whether you're a seasoned classical enthusiast or a newcomer to orchestral music, this album offers a rich and rewarding listening experience that underscores the orchestra's status as one of the most dynamic and innovative ensembles of our time.
2025 Naxos Records2025 Naxos Records
Tracks
IV. Muy rápido y rítmicoRoberto Sierra, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
I. Big Two-Hearted River (Live)Michael Daugherty, Zuill Bailey, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
Interlude. Veil of TearsStephen Paulus, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
II. Scherzo. Vivaco (Perpetuum mobile)Amy Beach, Alan Feinberg, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Schermerhorn
IV. Lento maestosoCharles Ives, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Schermerhorn
II. Children's Dance (Live)Howard Hanson, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Schermerhorn
America (From "West Side Story")Leonard Bernstein, Marianne Cooke, Robert Dean, Mike Eldred, Betsi Morrison, Michael San Giovanni, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Schermerhorn
I. Con forzaJoseph Schwantner, Christopher Lamb, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
III. TarantellaBrad Warnaar, Leslie Norton, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
IV. Toccata. O trenzinho do Caipira (the Peasant’s Little Train)Heitor Villa-Lobos, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Kenneth Schermerhorn
IV. Come and Be My BabyRichard Danielpour, Angela Brown, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
Shepherds' DanceGian Carlo Menotti, Ike Hawkersmith, Kirsten Gunlogson, Dean Anthony, Todd Thomas, Kevin Short, Bart Lefan, Nashville Symphony Chorus, Chicago Symphony Chorus, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Alastair Willis
IV. Bydlo (Arr. V. Ashkenazy for orchestra)Modest Mussorgsky, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
III. PitchforkMichael Daugherty, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
I. Fast [Live]Jonathan Leshnoff, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
II. The LakeJohn Adams, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
III. Fanfare Chomelodia (Live)Aaron Jay Kernis, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
II. IberiaTerry Riley, Tracy Silverman, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero
Lincoln, the Great CommonerCharles Ives, Nashville Symphony Chorus, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
3 Dance Variations. Variation 3: DanzonLeonard Bernstein, Stephen Kummer, Roger Spencer, Samuel D. Bacco, Abby Burke, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Andrew Mogrelia
Made in AmericaJoan Tower, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin
I. LexMichael Daugherty, Mary Kathryn Van Osdale, Nashville Symphony Orchestra, Giancarlo Guerrero