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.
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