The 1st-2nd works are suites for orchestra; the 3rd work for chorus and orchestra (originally for medium voice and piano; orchestral acc. arranged by the composer, choral arrangements by Irving Fine and Raymond Wilding-White). Compact disc. Program notes by David Spiro, biographical notes on the performers, and vocal texts ([10] p.) inserted in container. Concert Artists of Baltimore ; Edward Polochick, conductor. Recorded at the Gordon Center for Performing Arts, Owings Mills, Md.
Contents:
Sebastian : ballet suite / Gian Carlo Menotti (23:00) -- A royal invitation, or, Homage to the Queen of Tonga / Dominick Argento (23:00) -- Old American songs. The boatmen's dance (Randal Woodfield, baritone solo) ; Long time ago ; Simple gifts ; I bought me a cat ; At the river ; Ching-a-ring chaw / Aaron Copland (16:00).
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