Keith Brion, the conductor on this album, leads his own New Sousa Band and is a specialist in Sousa's period style, having published numerous performing editions of his music.
Composer's Artistic Vision
John Philip Sousa, though known as 'The March King,' was an exceptionally inventive composer of over 200 works, including symphonic poems, suites, operas, and operettas.
Cultural Impact
The Sousa Band's unprecedented popularity came at a time when few American orchestras existed, making band concerts the most important aspect of U.S. musical life from the Civil War to about 1920.
Performer Biography
The Marine Band of the Royal Netherlands Navy, based in Rotterdam, was founded on August 1, 1945, and is the musical visiting card of the Royal Netherlands Navy.
Compositional Technique
John Philip Sousa modified the brass band by decreasing brass and percussion, increasing woodwinds, and adding a harp, enabling his ensemble to perform programs as varied as a symphony orchestra.
Composer Biography
John Philip Sousa, known as 'The March King,' became conductor of the U.S. Marine Band at age 26 in 1880.
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