Morton Gould, the composer, was recognized as a child prodigy, having his first composition published at the age of six.
Composition History
Morton Gould's Fanfare for Freedom was commissioned by Eugene Goossens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, as part of a series of fanfares by prominent American composers during World War II.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded at the Lied Center of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, from March 25th to 28th, 2010.
Performer Biography
Stephanie Zelnick, the clarinet soloist, has performed internationally and is the principal clarinet of the Central City Opera and the Boulder Philharmonic.
Composition History
The Saint Lawrence Suite is the only original work for wind band to date ever nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for composition.
Composition History
Morton Gould wrote his Derivations for Clarinet and Band specifically for the legendary clarinetist Benny Goodman in November 1955.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Morton Gould integrated jazz, blues, gospel, country-and-western, and folk elements into his compositions, showcasing his mastery of orchestration and imaginative formal structures.
