Thanks to that intriguing remark, I listened to the Maslanka 4th on Spotify, three times in a row. It's such a revelation, like hearing House of the Rising Sun, or the Bruckner 8th for the first time. I want to explore more of this composer and share this great discovery, so I compiled this reverse chronological playlist, including 8 recordings of the majestic symphony.
Works in this playlist, with links to program notes:
- Symphony No. 9 (2011)
- O Earth, O Stars,for flute, cello & wind ensemble (2010)
- Liberation, for band (2010)
- Symphony No.8, for Wind Ensemble (2008)
- A Carl Sandburg Reader, for Baritone and Soprano Soloists, and Wind Ensemble(2007)
- Concerto for Trombone and Wind Ensemble (2007)
- Procession of the Academics, for Wind Ensemble (2007)
- Unending Stream of Life: Variations on "All Creatures of Our God and King", for Wind Ensemble(2007)
- David's Book: Concerto for Solo Percussionist and Wind Ensemble (2006)
- Give Us This Day: Short Symphony for Wind Ensemble (2005)
- Mass, for SATB Chorus, Boys Chorus, Soprano & Baritone soli, Organ, and Symphonic Wind Ensemble (revised 2005)
- Symphony No. 7, for Wind Ensemble (2004)
- Desert Roads: Four Songs for Clarinet and Wind Ensemble (2004)
- Mother Earth: A Fanfare, for Wind Ensemble (2003)
- Symphony No. 6 (Living Earth), for Orchestra (2003)
- Concerto No. 2, for Piano, Winds, and Percussion (2003)
- Sonata for Bassoon and Piano (2003)
- Traveler, for Wind Ensemble (2003)
- Song Book, for Flute and Wind Ensemble (2001)
- Testament, for Symphonic Wind Ensemble (2001)
- 11:11 - A Dance at the Edge of the World, for Orchestra (2001)
- Hohner, for Large Percussion Ensemble (2001)
- Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble (1999)
- Quintet for Winds No. 3 (1999)
- Heart Songs, for Young Band (1997)
- Hell's Gate, for Three Saxophones and Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1997)
- Mountain Roads, for Saxophone Quartet (1997)
- Morning Star, for Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1997)
- Variations on Lost Love, for Marimba (1997)
- Laudamus Te, for Wind Ensemble (1994)
- Tears, for Wind Ensemble (1994)
- Symphony No. 4, for Symphonic Wind Ensemble (1993)
- Montana Music: Three Dances for Percussion, for Percussion Ensemble (1992)
- Sonata for Oboe and Piano (1992)
- Crown of Thorns, for Keyboard Percussion Ensemble (1991)
- Symphony No. 3, for Symphonic Wind Ensemble(1991)
- Concerto for Marimba and Band (1990)
- Golden Light - A Celebration Piece, for Wind Ensemble (1990)
- In Memoriam, for Wind Ensemble (1989)
- Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano (1989)
- Little Symphony on the Name of Barney Childs, for Solo Clarinet (1989)
- Quintet for Winds No. 2 (1986)
- Symphony No. 2, for Concert Band (1985)
- Quintet for Winds No. 1 (1984)
- Arcadia II: Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Ensemble (1982)
- A Child's Garden of Dreams, for Wind Ensemble (1981)
- Heaven to Clear When Day Did Close, for Tenor Saxophone & String Quartet (1981)
- My Lady White, for Marimba (1980)
- Music for Dr. Who, for Bassoon and Piano (1979)
- Concerto for Piano, Winds and Percussion (1976)
- Duo, for Flute and Piano (1972)