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Empire Brass - Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass (LP)

Empire Brass

1989
18 tracks
1 uur, 4 min

Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass

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Product description

Empire Brass presents a captivating collection of orchestral classics reimagined for brass ensemble in "Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass." Recorded in the acclaimed Studio A at the Berkshire Performing Arts Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, this album showcases the ensemble's virtuosity and versatility. Released on November 1, 1989, under the Telarc label, the album spans a diverse range of compositions, from the grandeur of Rimsky-Korsakov's "Procession of the Nobles" to the delicate charm of Copland's "Simple Gifts." Each track is meticulously arranged by notable arrangers such as R. Smedvig, J. S. Pilafian, and E. Smedvig, offering a fresh perspective on these timeless pieces. With a duration of one hour and four minutes, the album is a testament to the Empire Brass's ability to bring new life to familiar melodies, making it a standout in their discography.

Tracks

Mlada: Procession of the Nobles (Arr. R. Smedvig)Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, Empire Brass
4:24
Prince Igor: Polovetsian Dances (Arr. R. Smedvig)Alexander Borodin, Empire Brass, Arthur Press
3:39
Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday (Arr. J. S. Pilafian)Aaron Copland, Empire Brass
3:55
The Bartered Bride: Dance of the Comedians (Arr. R. Smedvig)Bedřich Smetana, Empire Brass, Arthur Press
2:52
Peer Gynt, Op. 23: Anitra's Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Edvard Grieg, Empire Brass
1:44
Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64: Morning Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Sergei Prokofiev, Empire Brass
2:16
Simple Gifts (Arr. J. S. Pilafian)Aaron Copland, Empire Brass
3:57
Lieutenant Kijé, Op. 60: Wedding - Troika (Arr. R. Smedvig)Sergei Prokofiev, Empire Brass
5:19
The Nutcracker, Op. 71, TH 14: Arabian Dance (Arr. E. Smedvig)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Empire Brass
3:18
Swan Lake, Op. 20, TH 12: Neapolitan Dance (Arr. R. Smedvig)Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, Empire Brass
3:15
Aïda: Triumphal March (Arr. R. Smedvig)Giuseppe Verdi, Empire Brass
3:51
Pavane in F-Sharp Minor, Op. 50 (Arr. E. Smedvig)Gabriel Fauré, Empire Brass
5:35
Carmen: Toréador Song (Arr. R. Smedvig)Georges Bizet, Empire Brass
2:20
Slavonic Dances, Op. 46: No. 8, Furiant (Arr. R. Smedvig)Antonín Dvořák, Empire Brass
1:56
Hungarian Dances, WoO 1, Book 1: No. 5, Allegro - vivace (Arr. R. Smedvig)Johannes Brahms, Empire Brass
2:50
Estancia (Arr. E. Smedvig)Alberto Ginastera, Empire Brass
5:27
Pavane for a Dead Princess, M. 19 (Arr. J. S. Pilafian)Maurice Ravel, Empire Brass
5:37
Pictures at an Exhibition: X. Great Gate of Kiev (Arr. R. Smedvig)Modest Mussorgsky, Empire Brass
2:23

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Details

Album: Class Brass: Orchestral Favorites Arranged for Brass
Artist: Empire Brass
Album release date: November 1, 1989
Label: Telarc
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 4 min
Tracks: 18 tracks

Other

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

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