New Music Albums: THIS LAND (Lara Downes)

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Artist:
Lara Downes

Genre:
Classical

Total Time:
76:05

Record Label:
Pentatone

Purchasing Links:
CD, MP3, Apple Music

Release Date
August 23, 2024




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Product Description: This Land is a probing, nuanced reflection on the kaleidoscopic diversity of stories and journeys that have converged and collided throughout American history, from an artist renowned for her musical explorations off the beaten path. Downes celebrates the beauty of the American experiment while offering an unflinching acknowledgement of its flaws and failings, ultimately embracing the power of hope and humanity as a pathway to finding common ground and building a brighter future. At the heart of this deeply personal collection is Edmar Colón’s radical new reimagining of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, celebrating the centenary of its premiere while reflecting on an American century of immigration and transformation.

TRACK LIST:

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1 . There'll Be Some Changes Made (Arr. for Piano by Jeremy Siskind) (04:33)

2 . Rhapsody in Blue Reimagined (Arr. for Orchestra and Percussion Ensemble by Edmar Colón) Lara Downes, Edwin Outwater, SFCM Orchestra, Edmar Colón, Jeriel Sanjurjo, John Santos & Great Wall Chinese Orchestra (27:23)

3 . America (Arr. for Piano by Noah Luna) (03:10)

4 . Adéihozhdílzi - Know Who You Are (05:07)

5 . Variations on This Land is Your Land (07:26)

6 . 900 .Miles (Arr. for Piano & Banjo by Jeremy Siskind) Lara Downes & Dave McKeon (02:53)

7 . Never Has Been Yet (05:25)

8 . Kaleidoscope (04:38)

9 . Facing Forward (04:32)

10 .This Land (liner notes) (11:02)

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