Herrmann and Hovhaness Centenaries

This June marks the 100th birthdays of two distinctive American composers – Bernard Herrmann and Alan Hovhaness.

 

Bernard Herrmann

Bernard Herrmann was active as a musician on several levels. He left behind a legacy of major film scores, recordings for many labels, and concert works. In many respects he remains the most influential of all composers writing for film.

Alan Hovhaness

Alan Hovhaness is one of Americas most idiosyncratic musical pioneers who sought a musical reconciliation between East and West, spiritual and mundane, long before it was fashionable to do so.

Check out some of their masterpieces in acclaimed Naxos recordings
Bernard Herrmann
Herrmann • Newman: Egyptian (The)
Herrmann • Newman: Egyptian (The)
Herrmann: Snows of Kilimanjaro (The) • 5 Fingers
Herrmann: Snows of Kilimanjaro (The) • 5 Fingers
Evans, R.: String Quartet No. 1 • Glass, P.: String Quartet No. 2 • Antheil, G.: String Quartet No. 3 • Herrmann, B.: Echoes
Evans, R.: String Quartet No. 1 • Glass, P.: String Quartet No. 2 • Antheil, G.: String Quartet No. 3 • Herrmann, B.: Echoes
Warsaw Concerto and Other Piano Concertos From the Movies
Warsaw Concerto and Other Piano Concertos From the Movies
Alan Hovhaness
Hovhaness: Symphony No. 22 • Cello Concerto
Hovhaness: Symphony No. 22 • Cello Concerto
Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 4, 20 and 53
Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 4, 20 and 53
Hovhaness: Khrimian Hairig • Guitar Concerto • Symphony No. 60
Hovhaness: Khrimian Hairig • Guitar Concerto • Symphony No. 60
Hovhaness: Guitar Concerto No. 2 • Symphony No. 63 • Fanfare for the New Atlantis
Hovhaness: Guitar Concerto No. 2 • Symphony No. 63 • Fanfare for the New Atlantis
Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 7, 14 & 23
Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 7, 14 & 23
American Saxophone Music
American Saxophone Music



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