American Adagios

Samuel Barber (Composer), John Corigliano (Composer), Thomas Canning (Composer), Alan Hovhaness (Composer), Christopher Rouse (Composer), Aaron Copland (Composer), George Gershwin (Composer), Leonard Slatkin (Conductor), Rudolf Werthen (Conductor), Jesús López-Cobos (Conductor), Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor), Yoel Levi (Conductor), Erich Kunzel (Conductor), Robert Shaw (Conductor), Houston Symphony Orchestra (Performer), Robert Shaw Festival Singers (Performer), Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Flanders Fiamminghi Orchestra (Orchestra), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Houston Symphony Orchestra, Robert Shaw Festival Singers
• Orchestra: Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, Flanders Fiamminghi Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra
• Conductor: Leonard Slatkin, Rudolf Werthen, Jesús López-Cobos, Christoph Eschenbach, Yoel Levi, et al.
• Composer: Samuel Barber, John Corigliano, Thomas Canning, Alan Hovhaness, Christopher Rouse, et al.
• Audio CD (August 5, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000009RCU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,810 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #16 in Music > Classical > Historical Periods > Modern, 20th, & 21st Century > Forms & Genres > Variations
  • #19 in Music > Classical > Forms & Genres > Lullabies & Berceuse
  • #63 in Music > Classical > Instruments > Reeds & Winds > Flute

Track Listings

1. Adagio for strings (or string quartet; arr. from 2nd mvt. of String Quartet), Op. 11

2. Voyage for flute & string orchestra

3. Fantasy on a Hymn by Justin Morgan

4. Alleluia and Fugue for string orchestra, Op. 40b

5. Flute Concerto Anhran

6. Violin Concerto, Op. 14 Andante

7. Appalachian Spring, concert suite for full orchestra Variations on a Shaker Melody

8. Lullaby, for string quartet

9. Agnus Dei, for chorus & organ/piano (arr. from 2nd mvt. of String Quartet), Op. 11

Editorial Reviews

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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 25-AUG-1998

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another highlight in the Adagio series, May 30, 2002

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timothy hilliard (usa) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Adagios (Audio CD)

Many of the pieces of music on this disc are masterpieces and all are played to perfection.Barber's Adagio appears twice:in orchestral and choral versions,and the Agnus Dei choral is given loving treatment by the Robert Shaw festival singers.The familiar but never tiring Shaker variations of Copland and the exquisite Lullabye for strings of Gershwin are two quintessential slices of Americana performed by the Cincinnati Pops under Eric Kunzel.The most beautiful work of the collection may be the Anhran from flute concerto by Christopher Rouse.This little piece may find its way on many recordings in the coming years.With all around excellent performances and gorgeous sound this disc is definitely a keeper.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Subtle American Beauty, November 30, 1999

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Pam Tulke (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: American Adagios (Audio CD)

This CD is amazing. The form and melodies are soft, beautiful, and relaxing. The artists featured cross different time periods in contemporary classical music. The variety of composers features a span of American music not usually seen paired together. The Thomas Canning alone is worth purchasing this CD. A definite must for any classical enthusiest or someone just looking for a CD to soothe the soul. This CD is adagios at their best!

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contemplative Bliss, April 21, 2000

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Thomas White-Hassler (Connecticut) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: American Adagios (Audio CD)

I bought this disk to get Barber's Adagio for Strings. The entire disk is a contemplatively blissful experience. I don't want to meet the person for whom the "Agnus Dei" based on Barber's Adagio doesn't open the cosmos. I'm online ordering six more copies for my wife to give to friends.