John Philip Sousa personified turn-of-the-century America, the comparative innocence and brash energy of a still new nation. His ever-touring band represented America across the globe and brought music to hundreds of American towns, earning Sousa the title of “The March King”. His marches are universally acknowledged as the best of the genre and are known for their vigorous melodic line and unrelenting driving effect in combination with innovative use of instrumentation and tonal colour. Presented here, are dynamic interpretations by Keith Brion, who has made a life-long study of Sousa’s music.
Sousa, John Philip
March: The Royal Welch Fusiliers
1 March: The Royal Welch Fusiliers 02:41
March: Untitled
2 March: Untitled 04:05
March: The Fairest of the Fair
3 March: The Fairest of the Fair 03:36
Songs of Grace and Songs of Glory
4 Songs of Grace and Songs of Glory 08:09
Legend: Willow Blossoms
5 Legend: Willow Blossoms 02:42
Impressions at the Movies
6 The Serenaders 07:24
7 The Crafty Villain and the Timid Maid 04:01
8 Balance All and Swing Partners 04:48
Patrol: Rose, Shamrock and Thistle
9 Patrol: Rose, Shamrock and Thistle 03:40
March: Wisconsin Forward Forever
10 March: Wisconsin Forward Forever 03:24
March: Solid Men to the Front
11 March: Solid Men to the Front 03:54
March: King Cotton
12 March: King Cotton 02:53
March: Bullets and Bayonets
13 March: Bullets and Bayonets 03:38
