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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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