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Leroy Anderson ( / ləˈrɔɪ / lə-ROY) (June 29, 1908 – May 18, 1975) was an American composer of short, light concert pieces, many of which were introduced by the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Arthur Fiedler. John Williams described him as "one of the great American masters of light orchestral music." [1]
Leonard Slatkin conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra in 19 Leroy Anderson works including the Suite of Carols for Woodwind Ensemble and symphonic arrangements from his musical "Goldilocks" 3 of which with Kim Criswell, soprano and William Dazeley, baritone. 11c. DVD. Once Upon a Sleigh Ride: The Music of Leroy Anderson.
Mar 14, 2024 · Leroy Anderson (1908-1975) was an American composer who wrote popular music. He primarily composed short melodic works for symphony orchestra. For many of his compositions, he also made arrangements for solo piano, concert band and other ensembles such as string trios and piano duos. Anderson employed the classical forms of serious music and ...
Anderson’s composition Jazz Pizzicato, at just over ninety seconds, was too short for a three-minute 78-RPM single of the period. At Arthur Fiedler’s suggestion of a companion piece, Anderson wrote Jazz Legato. Leroy Anderson’s parents were immigrants from Sweden. During World War II, Leroy Anderson joined the U.S. Army as a translator ...
Jun 25, 2024 · Leroy Anderson (born June 29, 1908, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.—died May 18, 1975, Woodbury, Conn.) was an American conductor, arranger, and composer of “ Sleigh Ride,” “ Blue Tango,” and other popular light orchestral music with memorable, optimistic melodies and often unusual percussion effects. The son of Swedish immigrants, Anderson ...
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Apr 22, 2020 · During our present moment of crisis, Bach provides solace, Beethoven stirs us with resolve and Brahms probes aching emotional ambiguities. But trust me: Leroy Anderson will make you feel better ...
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Benjamin Britten, Leroy Anderson, The Boston Pops Orchestra, Arthur Fiedler – Rossini-Britten Matinees Musicales Anderson-Irish Suite Label : RCA Victor Red Seal – LM-1093 , RCA Victor Red Seal – LM(x)1093 , RCA Victor Red Seal – LM (x)-1093
