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Roger Sessions - Roger Sessions: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd (LP)

Roger Sessions

1977
3 tracks
42 min

Roger Sessions: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd

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Product Description

Roger Sessions' "When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd" is a profound and captivating musical journey, released in 1977 under New World Records. This album is a testament to Sessions' mastery of composition, featuring a single, expansive work divided into three parts. The piece is an orchestral setting of Walt Whitman's poem of the same name, a poignant reflection on loss and renewal. Clocking in at just over 42 minutes, the album offers a deep dive into Sessions' unique musical language, characterized by its complexity and emotional resonance. Sessions, known for his innovative approach to tonality and form, delivers a performance that is both intellectually stimulating and deeply moving. This album is a significant contribution to the world of classical music, showcasing Roger Sessions' ability to translate profound poetic imagery into a rich and evocative musical experience.

Tracks

When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd: Part OneRoger Sessions, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
5:46
When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd: Part TwoRoger Sessions, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
16:08
When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd: Part ThreeRoger Sessions, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa
20:25

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Product specifications

Details

Album: Roger Sessions: When Lilacs Last in the Dooryard Bloom'd
Artist: Roger Sessions
Album release date: 1 januari 1977
Label: New World Records
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 42 min
Tracks: 3 tracks

Other

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

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