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The Symphony Orchestra and Its Instruments

Henry Cowell
The Symphony Orchestra and Its Instruments
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Based on excerpts from the music of Vaclav Nelhybel and with commentary by American composer, conductor, and pianist Alexander Semmler, The Symphony Orchestra and Its Instruments provides an analysis and presentation of the symphony orchestra in a variety of musical sound combinations. Accompanied by a 24-page booklet featuring detailed notes and musical excerpts, the recording breaks down the instruments of the orchestra into various combinations, all the while demonstrating the unique role of each instrument in the grand scheme of the score.

Track Listing

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Single Instruments Henry Cowell 5:56
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102
Duo to Chamber Orchestra Henry Cowell 16:47
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201
The Individual Groups Henry Cowell 8:16
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202
Special Effects Henry Cowell 2:53
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Combination of Groups Henry Cowell 9:10
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Special Recording Techniques Henry Cowell 3:43
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Conclusions Henry Cowell 1:49

Album Info

Catalog Number(s)

FW03602, FT 3602

Year(s) Released

1959

Label/Collection

Folkways Records

Genre(s)

Classical; Music Instruction

Country(s)

United States

Instrument(s)

Bass; Bassoon; Clarinet; English horn; Flute; Horn (Musical instrument); Oboe; Percussion instruments; Piccolo; Trombone; Trumpet; Tuba; Viola; Violin; Violoncello

Credit(s)

Alexander Semmler - Artist
 Vaclav Nelhybel - Artist
 Ronald Clyne - Designer
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