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.

3 Preludes

George Gershwin

Steven Richman / Harmonie Ensemble

Harmonia Mundi907658

Spring is Here

Richard Rodgers

Jessye Norman, soprano/Jessye Norman, soprano John Williams / The Boston Pops Orchestra

Philips Digital Classics

From Blackbird Hills Op.83

Amy Beach

Lara Downes, piano

Sono Luminus92207

Harlem

Duke Ellington

Walter White, trumpet/William Lucas, trumpet Neeme Jarvi / Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Chandos9226

Railroad (Travel Song)

Meredith Monk

Bruce Brubaker, piano

ECM New Series2374

Old American Songs - Set #1

Aaron Copland

Thomas Hampson, baritone Hugh Wolff / Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

Teldec98825

Hallelujah Junction

John Adams

Nicolas Hodges, piano

Nonesuch79699

The Place Where the Rainbow Ends

R. Nathaniel Dett

Lara Downes, piano

Rising Sun

Three Spirituals

Adolphus Hailstork

JoAnn Falletta / Virginia Symphony Orchestra

Naxos559722

Grand Canyon Suite

Ferde Grofe

Erich Kunzel / Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

Telarc80086