Symphony No. 6, despite being Romantic in character, is formally tight with six continuous movements linked by a three-note theme introduced in the woodwinds.
Composition History
Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 7, 'A Sea Symphony,' written in 1977, was composed to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the National Music Camp at Interlochen.
Composition History
Howard Hanson's Symphony No. 6 was commissioned in 1967 by the New York Philharmonic to celebrate its 185th anniversary season.
Compositional Technique
Lumen in Christo sets sacred texts on the subject of light, including verses from Genesis, Isaiah, Lux Aeterna from the Requiem Mass, and Lumen in Christo from IV Esdras.
Composer Biography
Howard Hanson was known for his forthright and generous nature, extending his 'fervent embrace' of Romanticism to teaching, conducting, and encouraging other musicians.
Performer Biography
Gerard Schwarz, the conductor on this album, recently completed 26 acclaimed years as music director of the Seattle Symphony and has over 350 recordings in his discography.
Composition History
Lumen in Christo was commissioned in 1974 by Nazareth College in Rochester, New York, to celebrate the school's fiftieth anniversary.
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