Sessions: Symphonies 6/7/9

American Composers Orchestra / Dennis Russell Davies
444 5192 4 DH
* DIGITAL-ONLY REISSUE *

One of the major figures in twentirth-century American music, Roger Sessions' output is dominated by his nine Symphonies, a body of work that spans fifty years of creativity.
This release features premier recordings of Symphonies 6 & 9
Symphonies 6 & 7 were associated with the Vietnam War and date from 1966-1967. Symphony 9 was completed in 1978.
The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs

Tracklisting

Symphony No.6
1. I Allegro 7:02
2. II Adagio e tranquillo 5:54
3. III Allegro moderato 7:14
Symphony No.7
4. I Allegro con fuoco 8:49
5. II Lento e dolce 6:31
6. III Allegro misurato 7:18
Symphony No.9
7. I Allegro: Impetuoso - Tranquillo
8. II Con movimento quasi adagio - Doppio movimento quasi allegretto - 5:25
9. III Allegro vivace 11:27
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