Ferde Grofé, Aaron Copland, Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler – Grand Canyon Suite / El Salon Mexico – 1955 – Classical (vinyl lp)
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| Label | RCA Victor Red Seal – LM-1928 |
| Format | Vinyl LP |
| Country | US |
| Genre | Classical |
| Year | 1955 |
Tracklist
Grand Canyon Suite
B2El Salon Mexico
Condition
| Sleeve Condition | Mint (M) |
| Label Condition | Mint (M) |
| Vinyl Condition | Side 1 - Mint (M) / Side 2 - Mint (M) excellent |
| BIN # | R82 |
Here's a fascinating slice of mid-century American classical recording that showcases two masters of distinctly American orchestral music. Ferde Grofé's "Grand Canyon Suite," originally composed in 1931, receives a stellar treatment here from Fiedler and the Boston Pops, who were at their absolute peak during this period. Grofé, who cut his teeth as Paul Whiteman's chief arranger, had an unparalleled gift for orchestral color and atmosphere - qualities that shine through in this iconic work that practically invented the American symphonic landscape painting. Paired with Copland's vibrant "El Salón México," inspired by the composer's travels south of the border, this coupling represents American classical music's embrace of both natural grandeur and cultural cross-pollination.
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