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Empire Brass - Class Brass: On the Edge (LP)

Empire Brass

1993
15 tracks
1 uur, 3 min

Class Brass: On the Edge

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Product description

Dive into the world of classical music reimagined with "Class Brass: On the Edge," a captivating album by the renowned Empire Brass. Released on February 1, 1993, under the prestigious Telarc label, this collection of 15 tracks offers a unique blend of brass band arrangements of beloved classical pieces. Recorded in August 1992 at the Berkshire Performing Arts Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, the album showcases the Empire Brass's exceptional skill and versatility.

From the exhilarating "Sabre Dance" from Gayane to the lively "Cancan" from Orpheus in the Underworld, each track is meticulously arranged by Robert Smedvig, Elizabeth Smedvig, and Steven Pilafian, bringing a fresh and dynamic perspective to these timeless compositions. The album spans a diverse range of works, including pieces by Bizet, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Bernstein, ensuring a rich and varied listening experience. With a duration of just over an hour, "Class Brass: On the Edge" is a testament to the Empire Brass's ability to breathe new life into classical music, making it a standout addition to any music lover's collection.

Tracks

Gayane: Sabre Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Aram Khachaturian, Empire Brass
2:19
Samson and Delilah, Op. 47: Danse bacchanale (Arr. R. Smedvig)Camille Saint-Saëns, Empire Brass
7:18
L’arlésienne Suite No. 2: IV. Farandole (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georges Bizet, Empire Brass
3:31
Festive Overture, Op. 96 (Arr. S. Pilafian)Dmitri Shostakovich, Empire Brass
6:35
Carmen: Aragonaise (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georges Bizet, Empire Brass
2:25
Caucasian Sketches, Suite No. 1, Op. 10: IV. Procession of the Sardar (Arr. E. Smedvig)Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov, Empire Brass
4:38
Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48: IV. Pie Jesu (Arr. R. Smedvig)Gabriel Fauré, Empire Brass
3:37
2 Romanian Rhapsodies, Op. 11: No. 1 in A Major (Arr. R. Smedvig)George Enescu, Empire Brass
11:09
The Love for Three Oranges, Op. 33: March (Arr. E. Smedvig)Sergei Prokofiev, Empire Brass
2:46
Sinfonietta, JW 6/18: I. Fanfare. Allegretto (Arr. R. Smedvig)Leoš Janáček, Empire Brass
2:27
The Red Poppy, Op. 70: Russian Sailors' Dance (Arr. E. Smedvig)Reinhold Glière, Empire Brass
2:59
The Firebird: Berceuse (Arr. R. Smedvig)Igor Stravinsky, Empire Brass
3:07
Candide: Overture (Arr. R. Smedvig)Leonard Bernstein, Empire Brass
4:20
Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz (Arr. S. Pilafian)Aaron Copland, Empire Brass
4:07
Orpheus in the Underworld: Cancan (Arr. R. Smedvig)Jacques Offenbach, Empire Brass
1:37

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Class Brass: On the Edge
Artist: Empire Brass
Album release date: 1 februari 1993
Label: Telarc
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 3 min
Tracks: 15 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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