Paul John Stanbery, the conductor on this album, is the founder and Artistic Director of Hamilton's Ohio Mozart Festival, which is the only one of its kind in the Midwest.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Paul John Stanbery, the composer, titled his Symphony No. 2 'Foundations' to explore fundamental aspects of life such as family, faith, friendship, love, and community.
Composition History
The premiere of Paul John Stanbery's Symphony No. 2 'Foundations' took place in October 2012, performed by the Hamilton-Fairfield Symphony Orchestra under the composer's baton.
Composer Biography
Paul John Stanbery, the conductor and composer, won the prestigious Post-Corbett Award in 2005, an honor equivalent to a Cincinnati-regional Pulitzer Prize for outstanding achievement in the arts.
Recording & Production
This album was recorded live on October 27, 2012, at Garfield Auditorium in Hamilton, Ohio.
Composition History
Paul John Stanbery's Symphony No. 2 'Foundations' was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in music for 2012.
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