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.
Solace
Scott Joplin
Lara Downes, piano
Rising Sun
Bethena (A Concert Waltz)
Scott Joplin
Lara Downes, piano
Rising Sun
The Chrysanthemum
Scott Joplin
Lara Downes, piano
Rising Sun
The Entertainer
Scott Joplin
Lara Downes, piano
Rising Sun
Maple Leaf Rag
Scott Joplin
Lara Downes, piano
Rising Sun
Dances in the Canebreaks
Florence Price
Mei-Ann Chen / Chicago Sinfonietta
Cedille185
Mississippi Suite
Ferde Grofe
Keith Lockhart / Boston Pops
RCA68786
American Salute
Morton Gould
Leonard Slatkin / Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
RCA60778
The Last Hope, Op.16
Louis Moreau Gottschalk
Steven Mayer, piano
Naxos8559010
Londonderry Air
Traditional
Daniel Hope, violin Zurich Chamber Orchestra
DG