AMERICAN CLASSICS (6 CDS)

In the 20th century, the great American composers – simmering in the mighty melting pot – evoked Hollywood glamour, folksy landscapes, irresistible swing, poignant nostalgia, showbiz pzazz, sweet sentiment, streetwise sophistication, and hypnotic minimalistic drive. This 6-CD box – featuring such citizens of the world as Simon Rattle, André Previn, The Labèque Sisters, Renaud Capuçon, Hélène Grimaud and Paavo Järvi – take us on an exhilarating journey across the musical horizons of the USA.

- Disc 1 -
1 Rhapsody in Blue (Complete Original Version with Jazz Band) - Peter Donohoe/London Sinfonietta/Sir Simon Rattle
2 An American in Paris - Aalborg Symphony/Wayne Marshall
3 I Got Rhythm: Variations for Piano and Orchestra - Wayne Marshall/Aalborg Symphony
4 Piano Concerto in F Major : I Allegro - Helene Grimaud
5 Piano Concerto in F Major : II Andante Con Motto - Helene Grimaud
6 Piano Concerto in F Major : III. Allegro Agitato - Helene Grimaud


- Disc 2 -
1 Prelude, Fugue and Riffs - Paavo Jarvi
2 Facsimile - Paavo Jarvi/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
3 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: I. Prologue - Paavo Jarvi
4 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: II. Somewhere - Paavo Jarvi
5 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: III. Scherzo - Paavo Jarvi
6 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: IV. Mambo - Paavo Jarvi
7 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: V. Cha-Cha - Paavo Jarvi
8 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VI. Meeting Scene - Paavo Jarvi
9 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VII. Rumble - Paavo Jarvi
10 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story: VIII. Finale - Paavo Jarvi
11 Divertimento for Orchestra: I. Sennets and Tuckets - Paavo Jarvi
12 Divertimento for Orchestra: II. Waltz - Paavo Jarvi
13 Divertimento for Orchestra: III. Mazurka - Paavo Jarvi
14 Divertimento for Orchestra: IV. Samba - Paavo Jarvi
15 Divertimento for Orchestra: V. Turkey Trot - Paavo Jarvi
16 Divertimento for Orchestra: VI. Sphinxes - Paavo Jarvi
17 Divertimento for Orchestra: VII. Blues - Paavo Jarvi
18 Divertimento for Orchestra: VIII. in Memoriam - March "The Bso Forever" - Paavo Jarvi
19 Wonderful Town, Act 1: No. 1, Overture - Sir Simon Rattle
20 Candide: Overture to Act 1 - Andre Previn


- Disc 3 -
1 Adagio for Strings Op. 11 - City of London Sinfonia
2 Knoxville: Summer of 1915 Op. 24 - City of London Sinfonia
3 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op.35: I. Moderato Nobile - Renaud Capucon
4 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: II. Romance - Andante - Renaud Capucon
5 Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35: III. Finale: Allegro Assai Vivace - Renaud Capucon
6 Appalachian Spring - Suite from the Ballet - Richard Hickox
7 Fanfare for the Common Man - London Philharmonic Orchestra/Carl Davis


- Disc 4 -
1 The Chairman Dances (Foxtrot for Orchestra) - Sir Simon Rattle
2 Two Fanfares for Orchestra: I. Tromba Lontana - Sir Simon Rattle
3 Two Fanfares for Orchestra: II. Short Ride in a Fast Machine - Sir Simon Rattle
4 Shaker Loops (1983): Shaking and Trembling - London Chamber Orchestra/Christopher Warren-Green
5 Shaker Loops (1983): Hymning Slews - London Chamber Orchestra/Christopher Warren-Green
6 Shaker Loops (1983): Loops and Verses - London Chamber Orchestra/Christopher Warren-Green
7 Shaker Loops, for String Orchestra: IV. a Final Shaking - Christopher Warren-Green
8 Facades - Christopher Warren-Green
9 Eight Lines - Christopher Warren-Green
10 Company - London Chamber Orchestra (Lco)


- Disc 5 -
1 A Damsel in Distress - Music from the Film - New Princess Theater Orchestra/John McGlinn
2 Girl Crazy, Act 1: No. 1, Overture - John McGlinn
3 Tip-Toes: Overture: Tip-Toes - John McGlinn
4 Oh, Kay!: Overture: Oh, Kay! - John McGlinn
5 Anything Goes, Act 1: No. 1, Overture - London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn
6 Can-Can, Act 1: No. 1, Overture - London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn
7 Kiss Me Kate, Act 1: No. 1, Overture - London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn
8 Gay Divorce: Night and Day - London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn
9 Leave It to Jane: Overture: Leave It to Jane - National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
10 Sitting Pretty: Overture: Sitting Pretty - National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
11 Swing Time: I. Main Title and Pickup Yourself Up (Lyrics Dorothy Fields) - Ambrosian Singers/National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
12 Swing Time: II. the Way You Look Tonight - Ambrosian Singers/National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
13 Swing Time: III. Waltz in Swing Time - Ambrosian Singers/National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
14 Swing Time: IV. Never Gonna Dance - Ambrosian Singers/National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
15 Swing Time: V. Bojangles of Harlem (Lyrics Dorothy Fields) - Ambrosian Singers/National Philharmonic Orchestra/John McGlinn
16 Show Boat, Act 1: No. 1, Overture - London Sinfonietta/John McGlinn


- Disc 6 -
1 The Entertainer - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
2 Rialto Ripples - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
3 Magnetic Rag - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
4 Carolina Shout - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
5 Maple Leaf Rag - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
6 Elite Syncopations - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
7 Strenuous Life - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
8 Bethena - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
9 Embraceable You - Katia Labeque/Marielle Labeque
10 Porgy and Bess (Highlights): Summertime (Clara, Chorus) - Harolyn Blackwell/Glyndebourne Chorus/Craig Ruttenberg/London Philharmonic Orchestra/Sir Simon Rattle
11 Porgy and Bess (Highlights): It Ain't Necessarily So... Shame on All You Sinners (Sporting Life, Chor
12 Strike Up the Band - Overture - Aalborg Symphony/Wayne Marshall
13 Take the a Train - Sir Simon Rattle/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra/Lena Horne/Clark Terry/Bobby Watson/Joshua Redman/Joe Lovano/Regina Carter/Geri Allen/Lewis Nash/Peter Washington
14 Sophisticated Lady - Sir Simon Rattle
15 That Doo-Wah Thing (Excerpt, Fugue) - Lena Horne/Clark Terry/Bobby Watson/Joshua Redman/Joe Lovano/Regina Carter/Geri Allen/Lewis Nash/Peter Washington/Sir Simon Rattle/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra
16 Come Sunday - Regina Carter/Clark Terry/Sir Simon Rattle/City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra