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Schuman, W.: Symphonies Nos. 4 and 9 / Circus Overture / Orchestra Song

11/1/2005, 8 Tracks, 1:03:22

Featuring

  • Gerard Schwarz
  • Seattle Symphony
  • William Schuman

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Album & Artwork

This disc is the first release in a series devoted to William Schuman's complete symphonies.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

William Schuman held significant administrative roles, including president of the Juilliard School of Music and president of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

Source: Booklet

Composer's Artistic Vision

William Schuman's Symphony No. 9, subtitled 'Le Fosse Ardeatine' (The Ardeatine Caves), was inspired by his visit to the site of a Nazi atrocity in Rome.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

William Schuman won the first Pulitzer Prize in music in 1943 for his cantata 'A Free Song'.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Gerard Schwarz, the conductor, has been Music Director of the Seattle Symphony since 1985 and was named Conductor of the Year by Musical America International Directory of the Performing Arts in 1994.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

William Schuman, the composer, initially focused on violin studies but developed a passion for jazz and popular music, teaching himself various instruments.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

This recording was made possible with generous support from the William Schuman Music Trust.

Source: Booklet

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