The GIA Composer's Collection seeks to bring together into one place the master works by some of the most respected Wind Symphony composers of all time. Stunningly performed by the North Texas Wind Symphony under the direction of Eugene Corporon, this series also includes extensive liner notes about the composers and their contributions to the Wind Band. Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990) is perhaps the first American-born composer to achieve worldwide fame and recognition, but as Ned Rorem pointed out: "His books and lectures have re-shaped the way America listens, and his mastery of keyboard and podium has defined the notion of American performance." This stellar recording of Bernstein's great works features Eugene Migliaro Corporon directing the North Texas Wind Symphony, giving exceptional life to this wonderful music, including Overture to Candide and JFK Fanfare. This recording is spectacular on every level-a showcase of great music recorded by one of the great wind symphonies of our time.

Tracklist:

Fanfare No. 1 For The Inauguration Of John F. Kennedy
Candide (Highlights): Overture
Candide (Highlights): Act I: The Best Of All Possible Worlds
Candide (Highlights): Act I: Westphalia Chorale - Battle Scene
Candide (Highlights): Act I: Auto-Da-Fe, "What A Day, What A Day"
Candide (Highlights): Act I: Glitter And Be Gay
Candide (Highlights): Act II: Make Our Garden Grow
3 Dance Episodes From On The Town: The Great Lover
3 Dance Episodes From On The Town: Lonely Town: Pas De Deux
3 Dance Episodes From On The Town: Times Square: 1944
On The Waterfront Suite
Fancy Free: Fancy Free: III. Danzon
Symphony No. 1 “jeremiah“: Symphony No. 1, “jeremiah“: II. Profanation (Arr. For Wind Ensemble)
Slava!
Mass Suite
Divertimento: I. Sennets And Tuckets: Allegro Non Troppo, Ma Con Brio
Divertimento: II. Waltz: Allegretto, Con Grazia
Divertimento: III. Mazurka: Mesto [Molto Moderato]
Divertimento: IV. Samba: Allegro Giusto
Divertimento: V. Turkey Trot: Allegretto, Ben Misurato
Divertimento: VI. Sphinxes: Adagio Lugubre -
Divertimento: VII: Blues: Slow Blues Tempo
Divertimento: VIII: In Memoriam: March, "The Bso Forever": Andante
West Side Story: Symphonic Dances

UPC: 785147093725
Label: Gia Publications
Release Date: 5.13.14
Format: CD

Bernstein / North Texas Wind Symphony / Corporon - Leonard Bernstein (2 CD)