Political crises and rising anti-Semitism in Europe during the first half of the 20th century prompted many leading musicians to immigrate to America. An influx of refugees formed a flourishing artistic community centered within a few square miles near Hollywood and this exceptional gathering of composers transformed America's musical landscape. This survey explores their diverse output through music for cello and piano, including arrangements by the composers and their fellow expatriate performers never before heard on the cello.

Tracklist:

30 Moods & Scenes In Triple Measure "Triakontameron", Vol. 3: No. 11, Alt-Wien (Arr. J. Heifetz & B. A. Smith
Morceaux De Fantaisie, Op. 3: No. 5, Sérénade (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
L'oiseau De Feu: Berceuse (Arr. S. Dushkin & B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Das Buch Der Hängenden Gärten, Op. 15: No. 5, Saget Mir, Auf Welchem Pfade (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Zwei Stimmungen, Op. 32: No. 1 In D Minor (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Jazzettes, Op. 26: No. 3, Allegro Ritmico (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
3 Impromptus, Op. 90: No. 1, Andante Cantabile
3 Impromptus, Op. 90: No. 2, Allegretto Grazioso
3 Impromptus, Op. 90: No. 3, Adagio, Con Espressione
I Nottambuli, Op. 47 (Version For Cello & Piano)
Toccata Capricciosa, Op. 36
Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11: I. Maiden In The Bridal Chamber (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11: II. March Of The Watch (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11: III. Garden Scene (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Much Ado About Nothing Suite, Op. 11: IV. Hornpipe (Arr. B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano)
Carmen Fantasie (Arr. D. Grigorian For Cello & Piano)
It Ain't Necessarily So (From "Porgy And Bess") [Arr. J. Heifetz & B. A. Smith For Cello & Piano]

UPC: 747313905577
Label: Naxos
Release Date: 3.13.20
Format: CD

Exiles In Paradise / Various - Exiles in Paradise (CD)