Transatlantic is a beautifully curated album that reflects on the attraction of America to composers of many nationalities. Like so many European musicians fleeing war and persecution, Russian born Stravinsky became a US citizen. His concerto, Dumbarton Oaks, is featured alongside Dorman, an Israeli composer now domiciled in the US. Japanese composer Takemitsu's Toward The Sea, is a delicate and touching musical depiction of Melville's masterwork, Moby Dick. The program also includes two American born composers: Urquhart, who was Bernstein's assistant and pupil and Copland, who's ballet score, Appalachian Spring, projects what many consider to be the quintessential American sound of big landscapes. America has provided a home to so many composers, and in turn given the world so much great music - a two-way transatlantic musical affair.

Tracklist:

Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat `Dumbarton Oaks' W70 - Tempo giusto
Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat `Dumbarton Oaks' W70 - Allegretto
Stravinsky: Concerto in E flat `Dumbarton Oaks' W70 - III Con moto
Urquhart: Lamentation for Flute ; String Orchestra
Dorman: Nofim (Sights) - I Mitkavetz Halev
Dorman: Nofim (Sights) - II Rikud Hashedim
Dorman: Nofim (Sights) - III Chikiti Lashemesh
Dorman: Nofim (Sights) - IV Levaya
Takemitsu: Toward the Sea II - I The Night
Takemitsu: Toward the Sea II - II Moby Dick
Takemitsu: Toward the Sea II - III Cape Cod
Stravinsky: The Rake's Progress W88 - Anne's Aria `No Word from Tom'
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - I Very Slowly
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - II Allegro
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - III Moderato
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - IV Fast
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - V Allegro subito
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - VI Meno mosso
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - VII Doppio movimento
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - IX Moderato (Like a prayer)

UPC: 880040422327
Label: Onyx Classics
Release Date: 10.29.21
Format: CD

Berlin Academy Of American Music / Garrett Keast - Transatlantic (CD)