Beethoven – one to nineGet all nine symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven by the Des Moines Symphony in one special CD set. Pre–order this commemorative recording of the historic 2003–2004 season. Only 1000 pressings will be made, making this a limited edition recording of the orchestra. For just $35, (plus $10, shipping and handling) this multiple disc set includes a booklet listing the Symphony musicians who performed in these concerts. CD sets will be mailed later this summer. For more information call 515.280.4000. Click here to order the Beethoven One to Nine CD. The Music of Sandra Moore Wacha
Silver Silver is a collection of pieces from American, English and French composers, chosen primarily because of the simplicity and beauty of the melodic and harmonic content and because the selections are very close to my heart. —Sandra Moore Wacha with Ron Albrecht, piano 
Sensations of Summer "Sensations of Summer" is the third installment in the trio's salute to the seasons. The disc features a new piece by composer Laurie MacGregor titled "What is Blue?" This is a song from MacGregor's musical adaptation of Mary O'Neill's book, Hailstones and Halibut Bones. This arrangement for flute, cello and harp was composed for the Odyssey Trio. The CD also features arrangements to listen to on lazy summer afternoons including Rachmaninoff's Daisies and Bach's Sonata VI. 
Winter White Odyssey Trio's first CD was released in 1998 and contains beautiful music for flute, cello and harp with cellist Tom Hudson and harpist Kristin Maahs. Winter White consists of music of the season such as the Vaughan Williams' Fantasy on Greensleves, Vivaldi's Largo from Winter, Cradle Song by Brahms and beautiful arrangements of familiar Christmas carols. 
Always Autumn The second release, Always Autumn, also features Hudson and Maahs. Laurie MacGregor, a composer from Hanover, New Hampshire, has composed new pieces for the trio that are beautiful descriptions of different colors. Her compositions include "What Is White?" on Winter White, "What Is Brown?" and "What Is Orange?" on Always Autumn. "I love the way the three of you breathe together, the way the music ebbs and flows. I love your passion in 'Orange. 
Through Time Through Time is a CD of pre-recorded pieces dating from 1986-1999. The CD includes music for solo flute and piano, solo flute with harp and pieces by the Des Moines Symphony Woodwind Quintet. To purchase any of these recordings, or for more information, |
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Joseph Guinta, Music Director and Conductor
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