The Nature Of America: A Musical Impression [Enhanced]

Ferde Grofe (Composer), Aaron Copland (Composer), John [1] Barry (Composer), Dave Grusin (Composer), Henry Mancini (Composer), Christopher Rouse (Composer), Alan Hovhaness (Composer), Samuel Barber (Composer), Basil Poledouris (Composer), American Traditional (Composer), Alan Silvestri (Composer), Neil Diamond (Composer), Erich Kunzel (Conductor), Louis Lane (Conductor), Christoph Eschenbach (Conductor), Jesús López-Cobos (Conductor), Cincinnati Pops Orchestra (Orchestra), Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra), William Tritt (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: William Tritt
• Orchestra: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
• Conductor: Erich Kunzel, Louis Lane, Christoph Eschenbach, Jesús López-Cobos
• Composer: Ferde Grofe, Aaron Copland, John [1] Barry, Dave Grusin, Henry Mancini, et al.
• Audio CD (September 23, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B000003D2V
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #186,615 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #68 in Music > Indie Music > New Age > Environmental

Track Listings

1. 'Sunrise'

2. 'Corral Nocturne' - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

3. Themes

4. Main Theme - William Tritt

5. 'Arctic Whale Hunt'

6. 'Anhran' - Carol Wincente

7. Andante Con Moto - Jesus Lopez-Cobos

8. Adagio

9. Theme

10. Shenandoah (Across The Wide Missouri)

11. Appalachian Spring (Excerpt) - Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

12. 'Feather Theme' - Steven Reineke

13. 'Dear Father'

14. CD Rom Track - Eric Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops Orchestra

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Peaceful CD For These Very Troubled Times, January 3, 2002

By 

Gladys J. Mitchell (Newaygo, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Nature Of America: A Musical Impression (Audio CD)

This CD surprised me when I first listened to it. It is among the most beautiful and peaceful music I have ever listened to. The song, "Dear Father", written by Neil Diamond for the movie, Johnathan Livingston Seagull, is my absolute favorite on the entire CD. All songs on this CD are beautiful and it is a very good value for the money. It's nice to be surprised by a CD now and then. This album is very soothing and is wonderful when you need to unwind and want to relax. Great to listen to before bedtime or as you are dropping off to sleep. I recommend this CD for all considering the fact that we live in very troubled times since the September 11th, 2001, terrorist attacks on the USA.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Nature Of America: A Musical Impression, January 9, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Nature Of America: A Musical Impression (Audio CD)

This is a very good sampler of contemporary American composers, weighted more towards those writing for the movie industry. The music is very relaxing, and is quite enjoyable to sit back and listen to. The tracks are generally quite recognizable. We purchased this initially as a gift for some French friends. But we enjoyed it so much, we ended up buying a copy for ourselves.

3 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Soothing CD, October 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: The Nature Of America: A Musical Impression (Audio CD)

I found this cd to be one of my favorites to pull of the shelf when I am doing meditation or just in need of relaxing. Track 8 is my favorite. The strings are just beautiful and the melody heart warming and soothing at the same time. As much as I love the cd, I must give 3 stars because of the lack of nature sounds accompanied by the music. If you want a cd filled with the sounds of nature this may not be the one for you, however, if you simply wish a good cd with relaxing music then I would highly recommend this cd.