David Maslanka: A Carl Sandburg Reader

Tracy Koch (soprano), John Koch (baritone), David Strand (narrator), Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Steele (conductor)

Catalog #: TROY1152
Release Date: December 1, 2009
Format: Digital
Wind Ensemble

This most recent recording from the ever-adventurous Illinois State University Wind Symphony includes a new work by David Maslanka using poems by Illinois native Carl Sandburg. The 11 poems tell both an American, and a very deep human story. Maslanka brought folk songs from the Ruth Crawford Seeger collection into the music enhancing the American spirit of the work. The other major work, Symphony No. 3, is by Kimberly Archer, a former student of Maslanka's and currently am assistant professor of composition at Southern Illinois University.

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Title Composer Performer
Procession of the Academics David Maslanka Illinois State Univ. Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor
A Carl Sandburg Reader David Maslanka Illinois State Univ. Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor
Symphony No. 3 Kimberly K. Archer Illinois State Univ. Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor

Reviews

  • "..A Carl Sandburg Reader is perhaps Maslanka's most genuine, poignant, and beautiful musical statement to date. ...an extremely moving musical experience."

    – Fanfare

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