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Music for the Colonial Orchestra

The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
Music for the Colonial Orchestra The early orchestral repertoire in the American colonies largely reflected current London offerings, with Handel "topping the charts" in both places. This album features music from four basic traditions: Theatrical/Operatic, Concerto, Vocal, and Symphonic. Notably, the first orchestral score published in the United States is here: Hans Gram's The Death Song of an Indian Chief. This 1978 collection was recorded in the pre-Civil War Mechanics Hall, which remains one of the finest performance facilities in New England. Liner notes include background information on the music as well as black-and-white illustrations of colonial-era musicians.

Track Listing

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Handel's Water Piece The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 01:35
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Overture in Ptolomy The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 03:35
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Overture to Artaxerxes The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 01:04
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Saliment: Minuetto The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 05:25
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Minuet with Variations The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 02:31
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Concerto I The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 07:20
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Death Song of an Indian Chief The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 01:04
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A Youth Adorn'd The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 04:06
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Save Me O Lord The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 02:25
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Billows Foam The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 01:45
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Little Colonial Suite The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 03:07
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Overture III The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 04:32
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Symphony The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 05:03
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Symphony from Thomas and Sally The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor 00:42