Trinity College of Music, whose Wind Orchestra performs on this album, is one of the United Kingdom's leading centers for training professional musicians, located in Greenwich.
Album & Artwork
This album is dedicated to the memory of Lady Evelyn Barbirolli, a noted oboist and Honorary Fellow of Trinity College of Music.
Performer Biography
Keith Brion, the conductor, first met Alan Hovhaness in 1964 and began recording his wind music in 1969 with the composer present.
Composition History
Symphony No. 14 'Ararat' was also commissioned by the American Wind Symphony of Pittsburgh PA.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Composer Alan Hovhaness stated that there are no folk-tunes in his music; instead, he suggests traditional ragas and modes while creating original melodies.
Composition History
Symphony No. 23 'Ani' was commissioned by the Smithtown Central High School Symphonic Band, conducted by Lawrence Sobol, and composed in January 1972.
Composition History
Symphony No. 7 'Nanga Parvat' was commissioned by the American Wind Symphony of Pittsburgh PA and composed in November 1959.
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