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Persian Set/Suite For Violin, Piano, & Small Orchestra [coll] – [Composers Recordings]
Cousin Mary 11/3/2010 12-inch, A Library
This 1957 recording with legendary conductor Leopold Stokowski (1882-1977) highlights two 20th century compositions that are beautiful and accessible but still original. Harrison’s piece, like much of his music, uses gamelan (here symphony members behave as one) and Cowell’s Persian Set was influenced by music heard in Iran. The result is undeniably western but with hints of the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and India. Atmospheric, might be considered cinematic.
you heard it 23 times on kfjc! most recently:
- 571 days ago, Cousin Mary played Henry Cowell - Persian Set - Moderato
- 2760 days ago, R Duck played Lou Harrison - Suite Violin, Piano, Small Orchestra - 1
- 4327 days ago, Sally Goodin played Henry Cowell - Persian Set - Allegretto
- 4335 days ago, Kevin O`Dante played Henry Cowell - Persian Set - Allegretto
- 4361 days ago, Page of Wands played Henry Cowell - Persian Set - Lento
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