Anthony Lous Scarmolin: Orchestral Works

Editorial Reviews
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Anthony Louis Scarmolin (1890-1969) was a well-educated musician who served as a high-school bandmaster in New Jersey for 30 years. His compositions show a thorough grasp of developments in music up to the turn of the century (and occasionally a bit beyond), and an excellent command of orchestration. He also apparently had no gift for memorable melody, a distinct liability in his chosen style. A few of these pieces stand out for their interesting touches, like the exotic opening dance from the opera The Caliph. And in brief works, Scarmolin is less tedious than in his previously recorded symphonies. But generally even these fine performances don't persuade the listener that Scarmolin's neglect in music circles is unjust. --Leslie Gerber

Tracks:

Dance From 'The Caliph'
Three Miniatures: Andante
Three Miniatures: Allegretto
Three Miniatures: Allegro
Three Preludes: Night At Sea
Three Preludes: Snowdrift
Three Preludes: White Meadows
The Sunlit Pool
Invocation, Op. 205
Variations On A Folk Song For String Orchestra, Op. 192
Arioso For String Orchestra
Concert Piece For Trumpet And Strings
Prelude

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Anthony Louis Scarmolin (1890-1969) was a well-educated musician who served as a high-school bandmaster in New Jersey for 30 years. His compositions show a thorough grasp of developments in music up to the turn of the century (and occasionally a bit beyond), and an excellent command of orchestration. He also apparently had no gift for memorable melody, a distinct liability in his chosen style. A few of these pieces stand out for their interesting touches, like the exotic opening dance from the opera The Caliph. And in brief works, Scarmolin is less tedious than in his previously recorded symphonies. But generally even these fine performances don't persuade the listener that Scarmolin's neglect in music circles is unjust. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Rich and Diverse Style.......2007-07-13

This album has peices that are both fun and thought provoking. He has a diversity of styles that remind one of Gershwin at his best and flute peices that are Debussy like. This was an incredible find to me and I am enthusiastic about the discovery of another American musical genius.

Worth the price! And worth the listening!.......2006-02-28

The other reviews critical of Scarmolin must have been written by the serialist pagans who do not like romantic melodies, because these small orchestral pieces of Scarmolin are all pretty good and worthy of a good listening for classical music lovers. They sound like a mixture of American film music with a touch of Latinisms, Rota, Strauss and the old Schoenberg. Some of the music is expressionistic, some chromatic, and some simply romantic. Scarmolin is a unique blend of styles, and the music could have sounded even better with a first rate orchestra. Worth the price and worth the listening.

Track Listings:

Track Listings

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Track Listings

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The Live in Japan [Live]

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Tales from Turnpike House [Import] [Limited Edition]

Rinaldi en el Lope de Vega: Madrid 2004 [Import]

Nostalgia Tropical [Import]

A Tribute to ZZ Top: Gimme All Your Top

Spirit of America