Daniel Hope's latest album, America, is a captivating exploration of the rich and diverse repertoire of American music. This thought-provoking collection delves into the distinctive qualities that define the American sound, posing the question: what makes music sound American?
Through his violin, Daniel Hope presents a nuanced and expressive journey, navigating the works of iconic composers such as Leonard Bernstein, Sam Cooke, and Aaron Copland. The album features a range of suites, including Gershwin's Song Suite and West Side Story Suite, as well as pieces by Kurt Weill and Duke Ellington.
Released on Deutsche Grammophon, America is a testament to Daniel Hope's mastery of his craft, with the Zürcher Kammerorchester providing a sublime accompaniment. This classical music album, released on 4 February 2022, boasts 23 tracks, including 'A Change is Gonna Come' and 'America the Beautiful', showcasing the artist's ability to weave together disparate threads of American music into a cohesive and compelling narrative.
With a duration of 1 hour and 24 minutes, America is an album that will resonate with fans of classical music and leave a lasting impression on all who experience it. Daniel Hope's dedication to his great-aunt, who escaped persecution in Germany and settled in the United States, adds a deeply personal touch to this remarkable album.
Tracks
Gershwin Song Suite: I. Fascinating Rhythm (Version for Solo Violin, Jazz Trio and String Orchestra)George Gershwin, Daniel Hope, Marcus Roberts Trio, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Gershwin Song Suite: II. Summertime (Version for Solo Violin, Jazz Trio and String Orchestra)George Gershwin, Daniel Hope, Marcus Roberts Trio, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Gershwin Song Suite: III. 'S Wonderful (Version for Solo Violin, Jazz Trio and String Orchestra)George Gershwin, Daniel Hope, Marcus Roberts Trio, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Gershwin Song Suite: IV. The Man I Love (Version for Solo Violin, Jazz Trio and String Orchestra)George Gershwin, Daniel Hope, Marcus Roberts Trio, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Gershwin Song Suite: V. I Got Rhythm (Version for Solo Violin, Jazz Trio and String Orchestra)George Gershwin, Daniel Hope, Marcus Roberts Trio, Zürcher Kammerorchester
A Change is Gonna Come (Version for Voice, Solo Violin and Piano)Sam Cooke, Joy Denalane, Daniel Hope, Sylvia Thereza
West Side Story Suite: I. America (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
West Side Story Suite: II. Maria (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
West Side Story Suite: III. Tonight (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
West Side Story Suite: IV. Somewhere (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
West Side Story Suite: V. A Boy Like That (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
West Side Story Suite: VI. I Have a Love (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
West Side Story Suite: VII. Mambo (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Leonard Bernstein, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Adoration (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Florence Beatrice Price, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Old American Songs, Set 1: III. Long Time Ago (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Aaron Copland, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Old American Songs, Set 2: IV. At the River (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Aaron Copland, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Rodeo: IV. Hoe-DownAaron Copland, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
Black, Brown and Beige: V. Come Sunday (Version for Solo Violin and String Orchestra)Duke Ellington, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
American Song Suite: I. September Song (Version for Violin and Chamber Orchestra)Kurt Weill, Daniel Hope, Joscho Stephan, Alexander Ponet, Zürcher Kammerorchester
American Song Suite: II. My Ship (Version for Violin and Chamber Orchestra)Kurt Weill, Daniel Hope, Joscho Stephan, Alexander Ponet, Zürcher Kammerorchester
American Song Suite: III. Speak Low (Version for Violin and Chamber Orchestra)Kurt Weill, Daniel Hope, Joscho Stephan, Alexander Ponet, Zürcher Kammerorchester
American Song Suite: IV. Mack The Knife (Version for Violin and Chamber Orchestra)Kurt Weill, Daniel Hope, Joscho Stephan, Alexander Ponet, Zürcher Kammerorchester
America the Beautiful (Arr. Bateman for Solo Violin and Chamber Orchestra)Samuel A. Ward, Daniel Hope, Zürcher Kammerorchester
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