Track Listing

1. Short Ride In A Fast Machine
2. Passacaglia (Homage on B-A-C-H)
3. Ste Francaise: Normandie
4. Ste Francaise: Bretagne
5. Ste Francaise: Ile De France
6. Ste Francaise: Alsace-Lorraine
7. Ste Francaise: Provence
8. Postcard
9. Terpsichore: Bransle Gay/Bransle Double De Poictu
10. Terpsichore: La Robine/Spagnoletta/Ballet Des Amazones/Volte
11. Terpsichore: Gavotte/La Bouree
12. Terpsichore: Gaillarde/Reprinses/Gaillarde/Volte

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #170503 in Music
• Released on: 1995-06-06
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .22 pounds

Album Description
John Adams' "Short Ride in a Fast Machine" begins this album which features works ranging from the Renaissance to the present. Other composers respresented include Milhaud, Nelson, Praetorius, and Ticheli.

Customer Reviews

good recording!
I have personally played the passacaglia and postcard, and these are beautiful performances of each. highly recommended to fans of the wind band.

Excellent Musicianship
I love this recording! The best part about it is Ron Nelson's Passacaglia. I have six recordings of that single piece, and this is the best one! It is so intense, and the fermata at the end almost seems like it will never end! John Adams' Short Ride in a Fast Machine is always a treat to listen to. The music of Frank Ticheli is very intriguing in its rhythmic complexities and musical language. I had never heard of Bob Margolis' Terpsichore before I heard this album. I think it is a wonderful piece, and an excellent interpretation of the styles and moods of the Renaissance dance pieces. Suite Francaise is a great piece as well. There is so much to love in this album, a wonderful compilation! Played with brilliance and conducted with passion. I cannot say enough about this recording. BUY IT! BUY IT NOW!