{"product_id":"rainbow-body-blue-cathedral-symphony-1-appalachian-spring-suite","title":"Rainbow Body \/ Blue Cathedral \/ Symphony 1 \/ Appalachian Spring Suite","description":"Amazon.com\n\nlanking two major works from an earlier generation of American composers are two shorter ones by contemporaries whose command of orchestral textures and hues make for a stimulating program. Christopher Theofanidis' Rainbow Body opens quietly, and builds to a shattering brass-and-percussion-led close, fully exploiting the rich colors of Atlanta's crack orchestra. Jennifer Higdon's Blue Cathedral, which closes the disc, is a finely textured exploration that, in her words, represents an imaginary journey \"through a glass cathedral in the sky.\" It has a soaring quality that captivates, and while not as melodic as Theofanidis' piece, is as compelling in its own way. Spano excels in the Barber and Copland works too; the Barber Symphony No. 1, played with coiled energy, the Copland Suite from Appalachian Spring, full of atmosphere and momentum. Both are among the best available. This brilliantly engineered disc is a winner. --Dan Davis\n\nProduct Description\n\nSpanning the last two thrids of the 20th century, this anthology of orchestra works represents the ongoing efforts made by Americna composers to engage and communicate with their concert audience. Includes: Barber: Symphony No1, Copland: Appalachian Spring, Higdon: blue catherdral Theofanidis Rainbow Body.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B000096FU3\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.B000096FU3.A\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Christopher Theofanidis|Samuel Barber|Aaron Copland|Jennifer Higdon|Atlanta Symphony Orchestra|Robert Spano\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Audio cd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Individually inspected: Guaranteed to play perfectly or your money back. Case will show wear, and may be in library packaging. Ships fast!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41461284634682,"sku":"DBV.B000096FU3.A","price":7.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/B000096FU3-0.jpg?v=1781208240","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/rainbow-body-blue-cathedral-symphony-1-appalachian-spring-suite","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}