Grofé: Symphonic Suites

Under the baton of Eugene Ormandy and with the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Grand Canyon Suite comes to life through sonic paintings of extraordinary vividness: from the broad expanse of the valleys to the fury of the storm, and the delicate nuances of the horizon at sunset.

With the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Grofé himself, the Aviation Suite evokes the wonder of vintage flight: the thrill of takeoff, the elegance of altitude, and the evocative landscapes seen from above intertwine in an instrumental narrative that is both dynamic and poetic.

Also with the Buffalo Philharmonic, the Niagara Falls Suite celebrates the power of the falls: the roar of the waters, the legendary atmosphere, and moments of romantic tranquility unfold in a continuum of dramatic force and suspended lyricism.

André Kostelanetz conducts the New York Philharmonic in the Mississippi Suite, an orchestral tribute to the great American river: the majesty of its course, the folkloric atmosphere of old memories, and the festive explosion of Mardi Gras are rendered with refined elegance.

Metropolis: A Blue Fantasy, performed by the Beau Hunsks Orchestra, blends jazz and orchestral elements to convey the urban energy and nocturnal charm of the big city, in a surprising mix of color and rhythm.

In the Piano Concerto in D minor, the intense dialogue between Jesús María Sanromá and the Rochester Symphony Orchestra highlights virtuosity and emotional intensity, encompassing agile passages and moments of profound reflection.

"The Story of Atlantic Crossing," narrated by Anton Dolin and Ethel Le Vane, combines spoken word and score with Grofé's New Symphony Orchestra, transforming historical narrative into an evocative and engaging multimedia experience.