{"product_id":"4589538772536","title":"Robert Trevino - AMERICASCAPES American View - Import CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRobert Trevino\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second album by Robert Trevino and the Basque National Orchestra is a collection of works by four American composers active from the 19th to the 20th century.\nIn the liner notes (in English) for this CD, Trevino, who was born in the United States, states, “Gershwin, Copland, and Bernstein are not the only ones who represent American music.” “What is truly American is when individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds inspire and influence one another, forge connections, and pursue great ideals together,” conveying aspects of American music that are often overlooked through the works of these four composers with distinct styles.\n\nCharles Martin Lefler was born in Berlin; after living in various parts of Europe, he moved to the United States in 1882 and went on to serve as a violinist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He called himself “the Alsatian composer,” and his style evokes the French Impressionist tradition. “The Death of Tintagil,” inspired by Maeterlinck’s puppet play, is a majestic symphonic poem lasting about 26 minutes, in which the viola d’amore—an instrument Lefler favored—plays a prominent role. Critic Tim Page has described this work as follows: “One can grasp the essence of this piece by imagining Rimsky-Korsakov’s *Scheherazade* reorchestrated by Fauré.”\n\nKarl Ruggles, known as “the atonalist,” is said to have preferred painting to composing during his lifetime. Although his surviving musical works are extremely few, his rigorous and meticulous compositional techniques have been reevaluated in recent years. “Evocation” is a four-movement piece lasting about 10 minutes. It showcases Raggles’ characteristic meticulous orchestration.\n\nThe third composer is Howard Hanson, a conservative Neo-Romantic composer. “Before Dawn” is an early work of his, and this recording marks its world premiere. Although it is a short piece, lasting just under seven minutes, its grand sound—reminiscent of Richard Strauss—evokes a sense of majestic nature. Henry Cowell is known for his experimental music, including tone clusters. His avant-garde style had a profound influence on subsequent generations. The “Variations for Orchestra,” with a running time of about 20 minutes, is a late work. Although its experimental elements have receded into the background, the piece features a series of magnificent, ever-changing scenes, highlighted by the beautiful sound of the saxophone and the prominent roles of the piano and percussion.\n\n*The Japanese edition includes a Japanese liner note by Akihiro Taniguchi.\nNaxos Japan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ondine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53374669160737,"sku":"4589538772536","price":2475.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4589538772536.jpg?v=1787632258","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4589538772536","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}