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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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The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
01:35
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102
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
03:35
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103
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
01:04
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104
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
05:25
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105
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
02:31
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106
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
07:20
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201
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
01:04
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202
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
04:06
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203
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
02:25
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204
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
01:45
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205
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
03:07
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206
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
04:32
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207
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
05:03
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208
The Wayland Consort Orchestra, David P. McKay, Conductor
00:42