
Howard Hanson Conducts Howard Hanson – 1953 – Past Daily Weekend Gramophone
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Some recently rediscovered Americana tonight. American composers of the early-to-mid twentieth century, aside from the big names such as Aron Copland, have been largely forgotten over the years. Their style of composition has fallen out of favor in the academic world, and most audiences tend to be more interested in

Harl McDonald – The Mission At San Juan Capistrano – Howard Hanson and The Eastman-Rochester Symphony – April 27, 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection – Some Americana this weekend. Harl McDonald, born in Boulder Colorado in 1899 and died in Princeton New Jersey in 1955. In addition to composing,
– Charles Vardell – Joe Clark Steps Out – NBC Studio Orchestra – Henri Nosco, cond. – October 28, 1943 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Lesser known American Composers this week – the music of Charles Vardell, as played by the NBC Studio Orchestra, conducted by Henri Nosco as
– Vlado Perlemuter – In recital at the 1964 Jeunesses Musicales – June 1964 – Radio Canada Transcription Service – A historic recital this week, by way of Radio Canada’s Transcription Service. Legendary Pianist Vlado Perlemuter at the 1964 Jeunesses Musicales at Mt. Orford, Quebec plays music of Faurè, Ravel
– John Frederick Peter – Quintet For Strings – Eastman Ensemble – Frederick Fennell, cond. – March 20, 1947 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. Diving into early Americana this week – the music of German-American composer John Frederick Peter who settled in America in 1770 and are among the earliest
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – ABC Radio – Claude Thornhill – Live At The Hotel Pennsylvania – Sept. 22, 1947 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. In the history of Jazz, one of those names which gets mentioned occasionally is that of Claude

Click on the link here for Audio Player – Roy Harris – Overture: When Johnny Comes Marching Home – Eastman Symphony – Howard Hanson – May 27, 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection More Americana this weekend. This time featuring a seldom played work by the 20th Century icon Roy
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Howard Hanson and The Eastman School Orchestra – Pioneers Of Music – May 27, 1950 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection More Americana, by way of The Eastman School of Music, and the orchestra conducted by founder, champion and cheering section Howard
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Louis Mennini – Arioso – Howard Hanson, cond. Eastman School Symphony – February 9, 1953 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection More Americana tonight, by way of Louis Mennini, an American composer (1920-2000) and educator who was Professor at the Eastman School