Various Artists - An American Salute: Spirit Of The Nation - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

American Salute Spirit of the Nation is a tasteful collection of orchestral pieces devoted to the history and vitality of the United States. Performed by a series of orchestras, highlights include Aaron Copland's sweeping InchHoe Down,Inch InchBattle Hymn of the Republic,Inch and Ferde Grofé's InchGrand Canyon Suite 'Sunrise',Inch during which the anticipation of the sun hitting the lip of the canyon is palpable. The introspective moments of InchVariations on 'America'Inch and Samuel Barber's InchAdagio for StringsInch are also a nice touch, as they offset the collection's more bombastic moments. Basic versions of the InchStar Spangled BannerInch and InchStars and Stripes ForeverInch round out the set. Album Tracks 1. An American Salute - Morton Gould 2. Rodeo 'Hoe Down' - Aaron Copland 3. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty - John Philip Sousa 4. Pan Americana - Victor Herbert 5. Foster Gallery 'Camptown Races' - Morton Gould 6. Sunrise - Ferde Grofe 7. Liberty Fanfare - John Williams 8. Adagio for Strings - Samuel Barber 9. Variations on 'America' - Charles Ives 10. Amber Waves - Morton Gould 11. Battle Hymn of the Republic - Anonymous 12. Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa 13. Star Spangled Banner - Francis Scott Key