"President's Own United States Marine Band: Director's Choice" is a captivating collection of classical masterpieces, meticulously curated and conducted by John R. Bourgeois. Released on May 1, 2011, under the Altissimo label, this album spans a concise yet engaging 67 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of compositions that showcase the versatility and prowess of the United States Marine Band.
The album opens with the dramatic "La damnation de Faust" by Hector Berlioz, followed by the stirring "Tannhäuser Overture" by Richard Wagner. John R. Bourgeois's own "Symphonic Sketches" provide a unique and personal touch to the collection. The heart of the album lies in the expansive "Symphony No. 3, 'Slavanskaya'" by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, with its lively waltz and dynamic scherzo. Granados's "Goyescas: Intermezzo" and Respighi's "Pini di Roma" round out the program with their evocative melodies and rich orchestration.
This album is a testament to the Marine Band's exceptional musicianship and Bourgeois's insightful direction, making it a standout addition to any classical music enthusiast's collection.
Tracks
La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, Pt. I, Hungarian March, "Rákóczy March": La damnation de Faust, Op. 24, Pt. I: Hungarian March, "Rákóczy March" (Arr. H. Bowlin)Hector Berlioz, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Tannhäuser, Overture: Tannhauser: Overture (Arr. J.P. Sousa)Richard Wagner, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Symphonic Sketches: I. Jubilee (Arr. H. Bowlin)George Whitefield Chadwick, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Symphony No. 3, "Slavanskaya": I. AllegroBoris Tikhonovich Kozhevnikov, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Symphony No. 3, "Slavanskaya": II. WaltzBoris Tikhonovich Kozhevnikov, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Symphony No. 3, "Slavanskaya": III. ScherzoBoris Tikhonovich Kozhevnikov, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Symphony No. 3, "Slavanskaya": IV. AllegroBoris Tikhonovich Kozhevnikov, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Goyescas: Intermezzo (Arr. J.R. Bourgeois)Enrique Granados, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome), P. 141: I. I pini di Villa Borghese [the Pines of the Villa Borghese] [arr. G. Duker]Ottorino Respighi, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome), P. 141: II. Pini presso una catacomba [Pines Near a Catacomb] [arr. G. Duker]Ottorino Respighi, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome), P. 141: III. I pini del Gianicolo [the Pines of the Janiculum] [arr. G. Duker]Ottorino Respighi, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
Pini di Roma (Pines of Rome), P. 141: IV. I pini della via Appia [the Pines of the Appian Way] [arr. G. Duker]Ottorino Respighi, United States Marine Band, John R. Bourgeois
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