Great American Orchestral Music, Vol. 5

Barrington Coleman, Roger Cooper, Delre Smith, Jerold Siena, Yvonne Redman, Ian Hobson

Catalog #: TROY1707
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Format: Digital
Orchestral

Sinfonia No. 5, a new work completed in 2016 by the distinguished composer George Walker, is in one continuous movement. On this world premiere recording, two versions are presented. The work has four quotes of varying lengths inserted in the score with the first version containing five brief speaking parts for soprano, tenor, two baritones, and bass. The second version does not contain the spoken text. Goerge Walker is the recipient of seven honorary doctorate degrees as well as a Pulitzer Prize for his work, Lilacs for Voice and Orchestra. His extensive discography includes recordings of his chamber, vocal, instrumental and orchestral music. This is the fifth volume of his orchestral music to appear on Albany Records.

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Title Composer Performer
Sinfonia No. 5 "Visions" George Walker Yvonne Gonzalez Redman, soprano; Jerold Siena, tenor; Delre Smith, baritone; Barrington Coleman, baritone; Roger Cooper, bass; Sinfonia Varsovia; Ian Hobson, conductor
Sinfonia No. 5 "Visions” George Walker Sinfonia Varsovia; Ian Hobson, conductor

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