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Joan Tower: Made in America
from: Naxos American
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0636943932827
Label: Naxos American
Manufacturer: Naxos American
MPN: 8559328
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Naxos American
Release Date: May 29, 2007
Studio: Naxos American
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Editorial Review:
Two of the works recorded here are world premiere recordings: "Made in America" and "Tambor." The first uses "America the Beautiful" as its first melodic theme, and bits of it appear throughout the work. Tower interweaves the melodic fragments with many other original tunes, and she colors the work in what could be called the American idiom, with wide-open spaces. There is a central section of a darker nature, but the work ends in glory. "Tambor" is dominated by percussion of all kinds - drums, blocks, etc. - and is an exciting, propulsive work. There are long periods of solos for percussion instruments that act almost as mini-cadenzas. The Concerto for Orchestra is a terrific work that uses the sections of the orchestra as solos, duets and in bunches. Standout moments are a remarkable tuba solo, a dueling duet for trumpets, and a part for the cellos alone. It's a flavorful, fascinating work. Leonard Slatkin leads the Nashville Symphony in excellent performances. --Robert Levine
2008 GRAMMY Award Winner: Classical Album, Orchestral Performance and Classical Contemporary Composition.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating: - A real discovery!
This powerful compositions are designed to get a grip on you and rush you through an almost visual experience, full of dramatic moments and contrast.
For me listening to this pieces was a very pleasant surprise.
Made in America plays very suggestively with the suggestion of the unofficial anthem, America the Beautiful, but then this is achieved from a very contemporary point of view, where America the Beautiful in some sort of way, in dramatic conflict. In an interview Joan Tower ... Read More
Rating: - Congratulations to Ms. Tower, Mr. Slatkin and the Nashville Symph. For Best Classical Album Grammy Win!
And Congratulations to Naxos, that intrepid label that keeps bringing the public both premier contemporary works as well as new performances of canon works, both obscure and well-known. And at affordable prices! A marvelous win for all of you!
Rating: - Absolutely first class in every respect
The is the most outstanding disc to date by the Nashville Symphony. It is the first to feature their new music advisor, Leonard Slatkin, their first in their outstanding new symphony hall in Nashville, and their first with American music from a living composer. And it all comes together perfectly.
The music is first rate, the orchestra is at their best, and the sonics are some of the best heard on CD.
Joan Tower's music is always rhythmically exciting, and she certainly is enjoying a well ... Read More
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