David Maslanka: Liberation
Paul Nolen (alto saxophone), Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen Steele (conductor)
A world premiere recording of Liberation is paired with Maslanka's almost 45-minute saxophone concerto on this recording by the Illinois State University Wind Symphony. Commissioned by the Japan Wind Ensemble Conductors Conference, Maslanka used the ancient Roman Catholic ritual chant as the basis for Liberation. He realized that the Japanese are the only people on earth to have suffered the devastation of nuclear bombs and from this place of greatest devastation, now rises a musical voice of love and peace. Born in 1943, David Maslanka studied at Oberlin, Michigan State University and the Mozarteum in Salzburg. His works for wind ensemble have become especially well known. They include seven symphonies, 12 concertos and numerous concert pieces.
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| Title | Composer | Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Liberation | David Maslanka | Illinois State University Symphonic Winds, Stephen K. Steele, conductor |
| Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble | David Maslanka | Paul Nolen, saxophone, Illinois State University Wind Symphony, Stephen K. Steele, conductor |
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