Earl Wild: Variations On An American Theme For Piano And Orchestra ("Doo-Dah"), Gershwin: Concerto In F - Des Moines Symphony Orchestra, Joseph Giunta (conductor), Earl Wild (pianist) / Chesky Records Audio CD 1993 / CD98

D 125117

Product Features

• Format: CD
• Label: Chesky Records – CD98
• Country: US
• Released: 1993
• Genre: Classical

Overview

This exceptional recording features two iconic works performed by the renowned pianist Earl Wild, accompanied by the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor Joseph Giunta. The album showcases Wild's virtuosic piano artistry in Earl Wild's Variations On An American Theme For Piano And Orchestra and George Gershwin's celebrated Concerto In F. Together, these compositions highlight the rich tapestry of American music and showcase Wild’s exceptional interpretative skills.

Track Listing

Variations On An American Theme For Piano And Orchestra "Doo-Dah Variations" (25:54)

1. Introduction And Theme – 0:20
2. I. Banjo Picker – 0:27
3. II. Caprice – 0:14
4. III. Barn Dance – 0:21
5. IV. Honky Tonk – 0:24
6. V. Doo Dah – 0:47
7. VI. Echoes – 0:28
8. VII. Island Dance – 0:26
9. VIII. Fughetta – 1:01
10. IX. Confession – 2:47
11. X. Blues – 1:38
12. XI. Revivalist March – 0:57
13. XII. Belle Époque Waltz – 2:38
14. XIII. The Dream – 3:48
15. XIV. The Awakening – 0:55
16. XV. A Gay Elephant – 0:50
17. XVI. Cowboys And Indians – 1:04
18. XVII. Funeral March – 2:13
19. XVIII. Scherzo – 0:40
20. XIX. Salute To Mexico – 1:28
21. XX. Hollywood Finale (1935) – 2:26

Concerto In F

1. I. Allegro – 12:09
2. II. Adagio; Andante Con Moto – 10:19
3. III. Allegro Agitato – 6:37

Key Credits

• Piano: Earl Wild
• Conductor: Joseph Giunta
• Orchestra: Des Moines Symphony Orchestra
• Producer: Michael Rolland Davis
• Engineer: Ed Thompson