Symphony No. 5
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Brilliant addition to Maslanka's symphonic oeuvre accompanied by a Persichetti classic and exciting new works.

Persichetti composed his Parable IX, Op. 121 in 1972 as the ninth in a series of 25 parables written for various solo instruments and ensembles. Parable IX dramatically embodies its definition; "short fictitious story that illustrates a moral attitude or a religious principle." In this work Persichetti explores the duality of lyrical as well as angular; amiable as well as angry; and, at its most basic level, portrays the conflict that continues between good and evil. James Syler was raised in New York and Florida. His interests and education have been divided between classical and jazz forms. About his work Minton's Playhouse he writes: "In the early 1940's there was a nightclub in New York called Minton's Playhouse. The weekly jam sessions and after hours experimenting that went on there, and other clubs, played an important part in the development of bebop, and consequently marks the beginning of modern jazz. In honor of the 50 year mark of this form of jazz this work looks to the past, and at the same time, to the present." Luigi Zaninelli was brought to the Curtis Institute by Gian-Carlo Menotti. At 19, he was sent back to Italy to study with Rosario Scalero (the teacher of both Samuel Barber and Menotti). During his career, Mr. Zaninelli has served as composer-in-residence at the University of Calgary and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Since 1973, he has been composer in residence at the University of Southern Mississippi. About his Symphony No. 5 David Maslanka writes: "My Symphony No. 5 has been composed around three well-known Chorale melodies: 'Through Adam's Fall', 'O Lamb of God' and ' Christ Lay in the Bonds of Death'. Much of the music of this symphony is urgent and insistent. I have used the words 'aggravated', 'angry' and 'overwhelming' by way of description. But for all its blunt and assertive force, the Symphony is not tragic. It is filled with a bright and hopeful energy."
Contents:
Vincent Persichetti, composer
Parable for Band, Op. 121
Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Steele, conductor

James Syler, composer
Minton's Playhouse
Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Steele, conductor

Luigi Zaninelli, composer
Lagan Love
Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Steele, conductor

David Maslanka, composer
Symphony No. 5
Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Steele, conductor

Review:
"If you love powerful, original orchestral music this disc is worth buying..." (American Record Guide)
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