John Mackey, a composer on this album, collaborates with his wife, Abby, who titles nearly all his pieces and helps shape the musical direction.
Performer Biography
Eugene Migliaro Corporon, the conductor, has had a career spanning six decades and his ensembles have released over 150 recordings.
Composer Biography
John Williams has won 5 Academy Awards, 4 Golden Globe Awards, 7 British Academy Film Awards, and 21 Grammy Awards.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Michael Daugherty's "Winter Dreams" is a musical reflection on the creative world of Iowa artist Grant Wood, known for his painting 'American Gothic'.
Composer Biography
John Williams, one of the composers on this album, is renowned for composing some of the most recognizable film scores in cinematic history, including the Star Wars saga and Jurassic Park.
Composer Biography
Bruce Broughton, another composer featured, is best known for his many film scores, including Silverado and Miracle on 34th Street, and has won a record 10 Emmy Awards.
Composition History
Bruce Broughton's "In the World of Spirits" was inspired by a paragraph in S.C. Gwynne's book 'Empire of the Summer Moon' about the life of the Plains Indian.
