Classical Americana
Explore the diverse history of composers capturing the sounds of America from our early days to today. Hosted by Lara Downes.
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Time
Title
Composer
Performers
RECORD CO. CATALOG NO.
First in Flight: Conquest of the Air
James Horner
David Arnold / Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Mercury
Sing Gently
Eric Whitacre
Sam Glicklich, piano/Sam Glicklich, piano Eric Whitacre / Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6
UNQUIET
Serenade
William Grant Still
Avlana Eisenberg / Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Naxos8.559867
Cello Concerto (2021 Revision)
John Williams
Yo-Yo Ma, cello/Yo-Yo Ma, cello John Williams / New York Philharmonic
Sony Classical19439983662
Symphony #2 "Blues Symphony"
Wynton Marsalis
Cristian Macelaru / Philadelphia Orchestra
Blue Engine39
I Couldn't Hear Nobody Pray
Traditional
Jessye Norman, soprano/Jessye Norman, soprano
Philips422893
Adoration
Florence Price
Daniel Hope, violin/Daniel Hope, violin Zurich Chamber Orchestra
Deutsche Grammophon
An Outdoor Overture
Aaron Copland
Gerard Schwarz / Seattle Symphony
Delos3140
Lollapalooza
John Adams
Michael Tilson Thomas / New World Symphony
RCA68798
The White Peacock
Charles Tomlinson Griffes
JoAnn Falletta / Buffalo Philharmonic
Naxos559164