2001 American Classics Sampler / Various 2001 American Classics Sampler / Various CD

American music is culturally diverse and exciting, mirroring all the best America has to offer. The last two centuries have seen an extraordinary flowering of musical life in the United States. In recognition of the many gifted American men and women of music, Naxos is pleased to present the American Classic Series. When complete, this series will consist of over 200 titles, exploring the full spectrum of American concert music. All the familiar names are there: Copland, Ives, Grof?, Barber, and Sousa but so are many others such as: Bennett, D?d?, Foote, McKay, and Siegmeister all of whom have contributed to the rich musical tapestry that is American.

1. March: Hands Across the Sea 2. Dizzy Fingers 3. Mississippi Suite-I. Father of Waters 4. Tournament Galop 5. From a Moonlit Ceremony-I. Evocatioin 6. Violin Concerto-I 7. Melody for Violin and Piano, Op.44 8. Al Fresco 9. The Breaking Heart 10. Andante Moderato 11. Camptown Races 12. Prelude for Meditation 13. I. Allegro Moderato Grazioso 14. Adagio for Strings 15. Love Duet 16. Hexentanz