Marches by John Philip Sousa

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Few composers have captured the American spirit in such a profound and lasting way as John Philip Sousa, with his unabashedly tuneful, patriotic works providing a musical backdrop to nearly 60 years of US history and crafting a uniquely American orchestral aesthetic. His most famous marches are featured here, including “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “The Washington Post.”

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Few composers have captured the American spirit in such a profound and lasting way as John Philip Sousa, with his unabashedly tuneful, patriotic works providing a musical backdrop to nearly 60 years of US history and crafting a uniquely American orchestral aesthetic. His most famous marches are featured here, including “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “The Washington Post.”

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PRODUCTION CREDITS
A Supraphon (Prague) production
Mastering: Robert C. Ludwig
 
Coordinator: Teresa Sterne
Art director: Robert L. Heimall
Cover art by Gordon Kibbee
Cover design by Jo Ann Gruber

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71266

Number of Discs in Set
1disc
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Czechoslovak Brass Orchestra
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MUSICIANS
Czechoslovak Brass Orchestra
Rudolf Urbanec, conductor

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CD+MP3
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075597126624BUN
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MP3
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7.00
UPC
603497103461
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    Few composers have captured the American spirit in such a profound and lasting way as John Philip Sousa, with his unabashedly tuneful, patriotic works providing a musical backdrop to nearly 60 years of US history and crafting a uniquely American orchestral aesthetic. His most famous marches are featured here, including “Stars and Stripes Forever” and “The Washington Post.”

    Credits

    MUSICIANS
    Czechoslovak Brass Orchestra
    Rudolf Urbanec, conductor

    PRODUCTION CREDITS
    A Supraphon (Prague) production
    Mastering: Robert C. Ludwig
     
    Coordinator: Teresa Sterne
    Art director: Robert L. Heimall
    Cover art by Gordon Kibbee
    Cover design by Jo Ann Gruber