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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Most recent tracks:
Time
Title
Composer
Performers
RECORD CO. CATALOG NO.

The Red Pony: Suite

Aaron Copland

JoAnn Falletta / Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Naxos559240

Weeping Willow, a Rag Time Two Step

Scott Joplin

Lara Downes, piano/Lara Downes, piano

Rising Sun

Solace

Scott Joplin

Lara Downes, piano/Lara Downes, piano

Rising Sun

Bethena (A Concert Waltz)

Scott Joplin

Lara Downes, piano/Lara Downes, piano

Rising Sun

The Chrysanthemum

Scott Joplin

Lara Downes, piano/Lara Downes, piano

Rising Sun

The Entertainer

Scott Joplin

Lara Downes, piano/Lara Downes, piano

Rising Sun

Maple Leaf Rag

Scott Joplin

Lara Downes, piano/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