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100 Famous Marches / United States Military Bands

5 CD / Altissimo / 2012-10-30

Works: Julius Fucik: Entry of the Gladiators (Einzug der Gladiatoren), march for orchestra, Op. 68; Florentiner-Marsch for orchestra, Op 214; Charles Beisterling: March of the Steelmen, for band; Harry L. A...

The works contained in this extraordinary collection of marches come from the pens of the most celebrated "March Masters of the World." From dazzling circus...continue...

50 Best Songs from the Musicals [3 CDs]

3 CD / EMI Classics / 2012-05-22

Works: Alain Boublil: I Dreamed a Dream, song (for the musical Les Misérables); Bring Him Home, song (for the musical Les Misérables); Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Music of the Night, song (for the mu...
Performers: Anderson, Moira; Barstow, Josephine; Bayless, Jean; Berry, Craig; Burns, Debralee [Vocals]; Burns, Karla; Chapman, Shirley; Cogan, Alma; Criswell, Kim; Dann, Roger; Deleon, Jack; Dent, Rebecca; Garre...
Conductors: Ellis, Philip; Gemignani, Paul; Lee, Simon; Lowe, Robert; Tunick, Jonathan; Love, Geoff; Davies, Gareth; McGlinn, John; Osborne, Tony; Matz, Peter; Fonteyn, Sam; Alwyn, Kenneth; Ainsworth, Alyn; Ratt...
Ensemble: ; Abbey Road Ensemble

Waltzing and Marching

1 CD / Sounds of Yesteryear / 2011-09-20

Works: Emmerich Kálmán: Sari; Rudolf Sieczynski: Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume (Vienna, City of My Dreams) ("Wien, Wien, nur du allein"); Franz Lehár: Gold und Silber-Walzer (Gold and Sil...
Conductors: Kostelanetz, André

Celebrate America: Songs for the 4th of July

1 CD / Decca / 2011-06-21

Works: John Stafford Smith: The Star-spangled Banner; American Traditional: Yankee Doodle, song; Shenandoah, folk song; Jay Ungar: Ashokan Farewell; Aaron Copland: Old American Songs, Set 1; Rodeo; Woody Gu...
Conductors: Rodgers, Eric; Fennell, Frederick; Ottley, Jerold D.; ; Mehta, Zubin; Williams, John; Black, Stanley; Howarth, Elgar; Fiedler, Arthur; Bashford, Rodney
Ensemble: ; Band of the Grenadier Guards; Duel; Eastman Wind Ensemble; Fife & Drum of the Eastman Wind Ensemble

Celebrate the American spirit with rousing marches, patriotic songs and the music of the heartland. Featuring 21 tracks of true red white and blue -...continue...

Forever Vienna [US] [CD+DVD]

2 CD / Hip-O / 2010-06-29

Works: André Rieu: Strauss and Co., medley for violin & pops orchestra; Carnival of Venice, medley for pops orchestra; Strauss Party, medley for violin & pops orchestra; Danube Love Medley, for violin ...
Performers: Rieu, Andre

If any contemporary musician merits Johann Strauss' moniker, "The Waltz King," it is assuredly the indefatigable André Rieu, whose scintillating concerts have delighted audiences around the world...continue...

Live In Sydney

2 CD / Universal Classics Import / 2009-12-29

Works: Meredith Willson: The Music Man; Georges Bizet: Carmen, opera; Pietro Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana, opera (melodramma) in 1 act; Gioachino Rossini: La Danza; Ernesto de Curtis: Torna a Surriento; F...
Performers: Jones, Alan; Louwerse, Mirusia; Monarcha, Carmen; Rieu, André; Schrijvers, Kalki
Conductors: Rieu, André

This year, the scene shifts to Sydney, from his November concerts is the star-studded CD to end all CDs. It features special guests Alan Jones...continue...
Recording information: Acer Arena, Sydney, Australia (10/15/2009-10/16/2009).

Includes work(s) by Johann Strauss II (Junior)....continue...

American Classics - Anderson: Orchestral Music Vol 3 / Leonard Slatkin, BBC Concert Orchestra

1 CD / Naxos (USA) / 2008-06-24

Works: Leroy Anderson: Harvard Sketches; Melody on Two Notes; Mother's Whistler; Penny-Whistle Song; Phantom Regiment; Plink, Plank, Plunk!; Promenade; Sandpaper Ballet; Saraband; Serenata; Old MacDonald Ha...
Performers: Malloy, Alasdair; Moore, Catherine
Conductors: Slatkin, Leonard
Ensemble: BBC Concert Orchestra

Leroy Anderson etched out his own unique place in American music – a composer rigorously trained in the classical tradition whose records topped the pop...continue...

Little Bucharoos / Hartman, Frey, et al

1 CD / CD Baby Independants / 2005-05-24

Works: Martin Ellerby: Euphonium Concerto; Anthony di Lorenzo: Little Buckaroo, for trombone & band; Alfred Reed: Seascape, for euphonium & band; John Hartmann: Fantasia Brilliante on the Air "Rule Britanni...
Performers: Frey, Adam; Hartman, Scott
Conductors:
Ensemble: Metropolitan Wind Symphony

Three Hit Albums from the U.S. Military Bands

2 CD / Collectors Choice / 2004-09-07

Works: American Traditional: The Marine Corps Hymn; John Philip Sousa: Semper Fidelis; Stars and Stripes Forever; El Capitan; Jack Tar, march for band; The Thunderer; Washington Post; King Cotton; Fairest o...
Performers: Band, United States Navy; Carter, Ken; Chanters, U.S. Navy Sea; DuPree, William; United States Air Force Band, The; United States Air Force Singing Sergeants; United States Marine Band, The
Conductors: ; Howard, George S.
Ensemble: United States Air Force Band; United States Marine Band; United States Navy Band

This double-disc anthology gathers three of the four U.S. Armed Forces Band long-players originally issued by RCA Victor in 1963. The project was unprecedented as the U.S. Department of Defense commis...continue...

Under the Stars / Renée Fleming, Bryn Terfel

1 CD / Decca / 2003-02-11

Works: Stephen Sondheim: Not While I'm Around, song (for the musical "Sweeney Todd"); Passion, musical play; Pretty women; Rupert Holmes: Mystery of Edwin Drood, musical play; John Kander: Work(s); Andrew L...
Performers: Fleming, Renée; Hartley, David; Salmins, Ralph; Terfel, Bryn
Conductors: Gemignani, Paul

This lushly orchestrated program features Fleming and Terfel in fresh and compelling new interpretations of songs and duets from both new and classic shows. Listen...continue...
Personnel: Bryn Terfel (bass baritone); Mitch Dalton (guitar); David Hartley (piano); Ralph Salmins (drums).

Recording information: Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, Glamorgan, Wales (08/07/2002-08/12/20...continue...