Composer(s): Jones, Samuel
Conductor(s): Setapen, James
Label: Naxos
Series: American Classics
Genre: Orchestral
Period: 20th Century
Catalogue No: 8.559079
Barcode: 0636943907924
Release Date: 01/2000

JONES, S.: Roundings / Cello Sonata

Samuel Jones, currently composer-in-residence with the Seattle Symphony, has written a work inspired by famous murals located in public buildings throughout Texas. Roundings: Musings and Meditations on Texas New Deal Murals was commissioned by the Amarillo Symphony and James Setapen, Music Director and Conductor, for the Amarillo Symphony’s 75th Anniversary season. Each movement vividly depicts various aspects of southwestern life through colourful orchestration, memorable melodies and dramatic imagery. Also included is Jones’ Cello Sonata.

Tracklist

Jones, Samuel
1 Prologue: Hymm to the Earth 01:45
2 Windmill 08:02
3 Oil Well 05:32
4 Locomotive 07:28
5 Lariat 06:20
6 Plow 06:14
7 Epilogue: To Everything There is a Season 05:36
8 I Adagio - Allegro moderato 07:44
9 II Adagio 06:07
10 III Adagio - Allegro molto 07:42

Total Playing Time: 01:02:30