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An American Cantata by Maury Yeston was commissioned by the Kennedy Center for performance on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as part of the National Millenium Celebration. This movement from Mr. Yeston's landmark work is an inspirational finale for choir, concert band and optional strings. It's an outstanding choice for many types of festival occasions. 02500356 SATB Div. $1.95 02500366 SAB $1.95 02500367 2-Part $1.95 04490185 String Pak $45.00 08703302 ShowTrax CD $19.95.

Johan de Meij's Second Symphony is an ode to New York: not strictly programmatic music but rather a musical interpretation of the spirit, glamour and indifference of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. The first movement, (Skyline) depicts the massive facade, the 'global' contours of New York; in the second movement (Gotham) the brutal, chaotic aspects of the metropolis are introduced. Listening to this symphony is perhaps as enervating as an actual visit to Manhattan.

See item 04000033 for a description.

See item 04000033 for a description.

Scored for brass and percussion, here is an impressive and regal-sounding piece perfect for use as a concert opener. The de Meij touch is evident in the powerful scoring and well thought-out pacing, as themes are developed using a full range of dynamics and harmonic colors. (3:50)

The funeral music from the melodrama Bergliot consists of two orchestral fragments which illustrate the dramatic events happening in the melodrama.

See item 04000004 for a description.