Credits:

Septura

Description:

The brass ensemble "Septura" is a group of London's best players, including Matthew Gee, who has been active as a soloist in recent years. The "Music for Brass Sextet, Vol. 7" is a collection of works by Gershwin and Copland, two of America's most famous composers. The American in Paris" is based on Gershwin's own stay in Paris and depicts in sound the liveliness and bustle of one of the most advanced cities in the world in the 1920s. On the other hand, Copland's "Quiet in the City" depicts the human drama (originally incidental music) of the quiet of New York City at night, which is bustling and vibrant during the day. These two contrasting pieces are performed with exquisite arrangements. The two contrasting pieces are performed with exquisite arrangements, showing a different charm from the originals. After Gershwin's "Three Preludes," the ensemble's brilliant virtuosity exploded in Copland's "Appalachian Spring. The arrangements by Simon Cox and Matthew Knight, which make full use of the characteristics of the instruments and the individual players, are also a must-hear. Naxos Japan

Tracklisting:

1.An American in Paris~Allegretto grazioso -
2.An American in Paris~Calmato -
3.An American in Paris~Subito con brio -
4.An American in Paris~Piu moderato -
5.An American in Paris~Tempo Blues -
6.An American in Paris~Con moto -
7.An American in Paris~Allegro, molto energico -
8.An American in Paris~Allegretto
9.Quiet City
10.3 Preludes~No. 1. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
11.3 Preludes~No. 2. Andante con moto e poco rubato
12.3 Preludes~No. 3. Allegro ben ritmato e deciso
13.Appalachian Spring Suite~Very slowly
14.Appalachian Spring Suite~Allegro
15.Appalachian Spring Suite~Moderato: The Bride and Her Intended
16.Appalachian Spring Suite~Fast: The Revivalist and His Flock
17.Appalachian Spring Suite~Allegro: Solo Dance of the Bride
18.Appalachian Spring Suite~As at first: Slowly
19.Appalachian Spring Suite~Doppio movimento: Variations on a Shaker Hymn 'Simple Gifts'
20.Appalachian Spring Suite~Moderato: Coda