The 1st, 3rd, 5th, and 7th works for orchestra; the 2nd work for speaker and orchestra; the 4th work originally for voice and piano, arr. for medium voice and orchestra by the composer; the 6th work for brass ensemble.
Compact disc.
Program notes by David Loebel and the composer, and texts of the vocal works (15 p.) inserted in container.
Forms part of: David Lewis Crosby Collection.
Forms part of: Curtiss Blake Collection.
Recorded Sept. 22, 1985, Sept. 15-16, and Nov. 24, 1986, in Music Hall, Cincinnati.
Recited (2nd work) and sung (4th work) in English.
John Henry : a railroad ballad for orchestra (3:48) -- Lincoln portrait (15:33) -- The promise of living : from The tender land (5:26) -- Old American songs : set I (11:27). The boatmen's dance ; The dodger ; Long time ago ; Simple gifts ; I bought me a cat -- Jubilee variations (1:27) -- Ceremonial fanfare (3:44) -- An outdoor overture (8:47)