The flag-bedecked street on the cover of this disc would naturally lead the listener to expect an album of patriotic songs, but in fact the program is American only in nationality; the musicians were moved to assert the Americanness of their efforts when the disc was released in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The St. Martin's Chamber Choir is a group from Denver, CO, and indeed it is justified in asserting that America's regional choirs represent something of the best of the country's culture. Such ...
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The flag-bedecked street on the cover of this disc would naturally lead the listener to expect an album of patriotic songs, but in fact the program is American only in nationality; the musicians were moved to assert the Americanness of their efforts when the disc was released in the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The St. Martin's Chamber Choir is a group from Denver, CO, and indeed it is justified in asserting that America's regional choirs represent something of the best of the country's culture. Such choirs enjoy little support from government, and they are only loosely tied into America's European-derived system of musical higher education, yet many of them attain remarkably high technical levels. The a cappella selections in the first part of the program here are in a league with any performances in terms of pitch accuracy, and the program itself effectively combines familiar pieces with those that will be new to most listeners. Two short works are the most familiar. Randall...
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Cecil Effinger; Edward MacDowell; Jean Berger; Randall Thompson; Terry Schlenker; Tim Sarsany; Timothy J. Krueger. New. New in new packaging. USA Orders only! Brand New product! please allow delivery times of 3-7 business days within the USA. US orders only please.
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