Credits:

Hovhaness(1911-2000)

Description:

Alan Hovhaness was born in the United States, but his roots are extensive, with his father of Armenian descent and his mother of Scottish descent. He also traveled to Finland as a young man and became friends with Sibelius, was baptized in Indian music by the dancer Uday Shankar, and studied Japanese instruments during a year-long stay in Japan. This album contains Hovhaness's wind band works, including world premiere recordings, where we can hear a variety of his styles. The works with an exotic atmosphere include "Lamentation of Ani," which describes the fall of the capital of medieval Armenia and shares the same theme as his Symphony No. 23 "Ani," and "Overture to the Burning House," in which a Japanese-style melody can be heard. Performances will be given by three conductors, including Keith Bryon, who is well known for his Sousa performances. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.Tapor No.1, Processional for Band, Op.14
2.Mountain Under the Sea, Op.392 for alto saxophone, percussion, and harp
3.Three Improvisations on Folk Tunes, Op.248, No.2 for band I.Impromptu on a Bansri Tune
4.Three Improvisations on Folk Tunes, Op.248, No.2 for band II.Impromptu on a Bengal Tune, ‘My Boat is
5.Three Improvisations on Folk Tunes, Op.248, No.2 for band III.Impromptu on a Pakistan Lute Tune
6.Vision on a Starry Night, Op.384 for flute, harp, and percussion
7.October Mountain, Op.135 for percussion sextet I.Senza misura:quarter=around 72
8.October Mountain, Op.135 for percussion sextet II.4分音符=around 80
9.October Mountain, Op.135 for percussion sextet III.4分音符=around 88
10.October Mountain, Op.135 for percussion sextet IV.4分音符=around 56
11.October Mountain, Op.135 for percussion sextet V.付点4分音符=60(4分音符=180)
12.Hymn to Yerevan, Op.83 for band
13.Meditation on Ardalus, Op.156, No.2 for flute alone
14.The Ruins of Ani, ‘Lament for Ani, City of a Thousand Churches', Op.250, No.1 for eight clarinets
15.Overture to The Burning House Op.185a for flute and percussion quartet
16.Suite for Band, Op.15 I.Aria
17.Suite for Band, Op.15 II.Processional
18.Suite for Band, Op.15 III.Aria
19.Suite for Band, Op.15 IV.Canzona
20.Suite for Band, Op.15 V.Aria
21.Suite for Band, Op.15 VI.Processional