Fiesta! [Original recording reissued]

Dunn (Artist), Morton Gould (Composer), Roger Nixon (Composer), Frank Perkins (Composer), Herbert Owen Reed (Composer), Clifton Williams (Composer), Howard Dunn (Conductor), Dallas Wind Symphony (Orchestra) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Orchestra: Dallas Wind Symphony
• Conductor: Howard Dunn
• Composer: Morton Gould, Roger Nixon, Frank Perkins, Herbert Owen Reed, Clifton Williams
• Audio CD (September 24, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Reference Recordings
• ASIN: B00000158J
• Also Available in: Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #217,766 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Me gusta mucho! (I like it alot), September 30, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Fiesta! (Audio CD)

Despite its cheesy title and cover, this album has some very good music nicely played and nicely recorded. It reminded me once again why wind ensembles are so much more fun than orchestras (sorry to all you string players).

I bought this album just because it had a recording of La Fiesta Mexicana, one of my favorite pieces from college. While the performance was crisp, I felt the tempo was a little slow. The recording level was also a little too low in my opinion. I realize this is done to allow for proper dynamic range, but combined with the slow tempo, I felt this recording lacked the sense of frenzy and zest that thrilled me so much when I played the piece in college. Nonetheless, I'm glad I finally have a decent recording of it.

I had never heard of any of the other pieces on this album, so I had few expectations. But every single one is a delight, just as interesting and exciting as La Fiesta Mexicana. The performances are all tight, dynamic, and nuanced. The recording is clear, with a good mix. While each piece is distinctly different from the others, the Mexican theme gives the album a self-consistent flavor.

I definitely recommend this album to anyone who loves "classical" music and is looking for something fun with a slightly modern feel.

4 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I listened to it and IT was great!, February 16, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Fiesta! (Audio CD)

My name is Ameerah Washington and I'm looking for some muscial pieces that I have lost. Those pieces include La Feista Mexicana, Greensleves, Summerland(vartions from four season I think?) and a particular variation overutre. If anyone out there can help me to find these pieces or atleast put me on the right path to finding these pieces I would most appreciate it.

Thank you. Ameerah Washington