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David Maslanka, Stephen K. Steele, Illinois State University Wind Symphony
David Maslanka: Symphony No. 8
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Classical

Track Listings (2) - Disc #1
1. Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble
2. Symphony No. 8

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All Artists: David Maslanka, Stephen K. Steele, Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Parsons, Adriana La Rosa Ransom
Title: David Maslanka: Symphony No. 8
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Albany Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2009
Re-Release Date: 9/1/2009
Genres: Jazz, Special Interest, Classical
Styles: Swing Jazz, Marches, Forms & Genres, Concertos, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century, Symphonies
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 034061113225

Synopsis

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Once again, the enterprising Illinois State University Wind Symphony offers two world premiere recordings of the music of the distinguished American composer, David Maslanka. Written as a memorial for flutist Christine Capote, the orchestration for the Trombone Concerto contains one solo cello, representing Capote s cellist husband. Maslanka began the composition process for Symphony No. 8 with meditation and was shown scenes of widespread devastation, but the music is a celebration of life new life, continuity from the past to the future, hope, faith, joy, ecstatic vision and fierce determination.

CD Reviews

Truly amazing.

M. Muneses | Normal, Il | 09/04/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I was involved in the World Premiere of Symphony 8, and I have to say, the experiences that I shared with Dr. Maslanka were truly life-changing.

When we finished playing the first movement in its entirety for him, he was in smiling, and in tears. It was truly moving to see that we had brought him so much joy.

This music WILL NOT disappoint."

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L. Harmon | 02/05/2010

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The recording of Symphony no. 8 was great, but the live recording of the premiere performance was way better. I attended the premiere by the St. Olaf Band and they played it with much more emotion."