Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra Blundell - American Discoveries - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra and conductor Reuben Blundell InchAmerican DiscoveriesInch, a continuation of their series of promoting previously unrecorded orchestral repertoire unearthed at the Fleischer Collection in Philadelphia. This collection features music by three composers whose work deserves to be more widely known Priscilla Alden Beach, Linda Robbins Coleman, and Alexandra Pierce. The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1946 to provide music for the First Presbyterian Church of Lansdowne. Belgian-born conductor and Henri Elkan led the orchestra from 1955 until his passing in 1980. One of the most distinguished community orchestras in the world, the LSO performs a regular season of five concerts at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, and other various projects. Led by it's sixth Music Director, Reuben Blundell, the orchestra continues it's traditions of musical excellence, service to the community, and promotion of area talent.