Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Cds
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The BPO released a cd of works by Ottorino Respighi this month, featuring Church Windows, a piece that was composed for piano originally. Jeff Simon of the Buffalo News describes this piece, “Based on Gregorian themes introduced to him by his wife, it balances blazing orchestration with religious fervor in a way that superbly challenges any orchestra.” The orchestra recorded for this cd at St. Joseph’s Cathedral, and photographs of the building’s stained glass windows are the cover art.
The BPO is making the recording and releasing of cds a tradition, with an ongoing contract with Naxos International, the world’s leading classical music label. Coming out early next year is the world premiere recording of John Corigliano’s Mr. Tambourine Man, inspired by the poetry of Bob Dylan, with music from the film, Altered States, the film for which Corigliano won a Grammy. In a conversation with Maestro, JoAnn Falletta earlier this season, she talked about these projects. You can hear her on this pod cast.
Three more recordings are in the works with Naxos this coming year, of works by Schubert, Strauss and Marcel Tyberg, a Holocaust victim. Other cds of music performed by our very own orchestra you might consider giving as gifts this holiday season include Prairie Music, featuring the work of Aaron Copland, Work by Charles Griffes, Impressions of French Music or Holiday Pops. They are available on their website, or you can find them at most local cd stores.
This is a photograph of the windows in the Nave of St. Joseph's Cathedral.
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