David Maslanka: Reverse Chronological Collection

"Honestly I think some of the most brilliant pieces I've ever heard are written for wind band. Maslanka's Symphony No. 4 is my favorite alongside Mahler's 2nd." - a comment on Reddit Classical

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)

Get this collection in one Spotify playlist: David Maslanka: Reverse Chronological Collection (318 tracks, total time: 42 hours). Ctrl (CMD) + G to browse in album view.