Praised by composer John Williams as ‘one of the great American masters of light orchestral music’, Leroy Anderson was a meticulous craftsman, a composer and arranger of many popular tunes that, once heard, are never forgotten. Volume 5 in Naxos’ complete edition of his orchestral works presents highlights from his charming 1958 musical Goldilocks, which ran for 161 performances on Broadway and won two Tony awards. His Suite of Carols for Woodwind Ensemble, written three years earlier, includes both well known and less familiar Christmas tunes, each given the magical Anderson touch.
Anderson, Leroy
Kerr, Walter - Lyricist
Kerr, Jean - Lyricist
Ford, Joan - Lyricist
Goldilocks (excerpts)
1 Overture (original version, orchestrated by D. Ross) 04:57
2 Lazy Moon 01:44
3 Save a Kiss 03:23
4 The Pussy Foot 03:11
5 Pirate Dance 02:19
6 Who's Been Sitting in My Chair? 02:08
7 Lady in Waiting, Ballet 05:14
8 Shall I Take My Heart and Go? 03:16
9 The Town House Maxixe 03:09
10 I Never Know When 03:05
11 Pyramid Dance 03:13
Anderson, Leroy
Suite of Carols (version for woodwinds)
12 I. Angels in our Fields 02:33
13 II. O Sanctissima 01:39
14 III. O come, O come Emmanuel, O come 02:29
15 IV. Little Children 01:05
16 V. Coventry Carol 01:35
17 VI. Patapan 01:24
Anderson, Leroy
Kerr, Walter - Lyricist
Kerr, Jean - Lyricist
Ford, Joan - Lyricist
Goldilocks (excerpts)
18 Lady in Waiting, Waltz 03:26
19 Shall I Take My Heart (instrumental) 02:24
Total Playing Time: 52:14
