American Masterpieces (Grofé, Thomson, Gould, Copland) - Abravanel, Dorati, Gould, Utah Symphony, Minneapolis Symphony

Morton GouldMorton Gould SymphonyAntal DoratiMinneapolis Symphony “Abravanel’s account highly recommendable … played with great conviction” [Thomson] “colours glowing, resonantly atmospheric ..most enjoyable” [Gould] “so vivid and atmospheric …astonishing recorded sound .. Guaracha irresistibly catchy” [Copland] “orchestral vitality and rhythmic power” (all 3 stars Penguin Guide)Ferde Grofé – Grand Canyon Suite [31:59][1] Sunrise 5:26 [2] Painted Desert 5:37 [3] On the Trail 7:42[4] Sunset 5:00 [5] Cloudburst 8:12Utah Symphony Orchestra / Maurice Abravanel (1-5) rec 1959 Virgil Thomson – The Plow that Broke the Plains [13:57][6] Prelude 1:26 [7] Pastorale (Grass) 1:10 [8] Cattle 2:54[9] Blues (Speculation) 2:35 [10] Drought 0:57 [11] Devastation 4:52Symphony of the Air / Leopold Stokowski (6-11) rec 1961 Morton Gould – Fall River Legend [20:16][12] Prologue and Waltzes 3:17 [13] Elegy 3:19[14] Church Social 3:25 [15] Hymnal Variations 4:29[16] Cotillion 3:27 [17] Epilogue 2:16[18] Mor