Classical Americana

Explore the diverse history of composers capturing the sounds of America from our early days to today. Hosted by Lara Downes.

Classical Americana

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Time
Title
Composer
Performers
RECORD CO. CATALOG NO.

Symphony #1 "Afro-American"

William Grant Still

Neeme Jarvi / Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Chandos9154

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano

Leonard Bernstein

Sean Osborn, clarinet

Troy619

Stormy Weather

Harold Arlen

Jessye Norman, soprano

Warner Music Entertainment4250216

Ol' Man River

Jerome Kern

Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Sony

Plantation Melodies, Old and New

Henry T. Burleigh

Apollo Chamber Players

Nanova Records6038

Symphony #2 "Romantic"

Howard Hanson

Gerard Schwarz / Seattle Symphony

Delos3073

In a Landscape

John Cage

Stephen Drury, keyboards

Catalyst61980

blue cathedral

Jennifer Higdon

Robert Spano / Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Telarc80596

Over the Rainbow

Harold Arlen

Yo-Yo Ma, cello

Sony

Pretty Horses

Traditional

Jessye Norman, soprano

Warner Music Entertainment4250216