ROCO, the renowned chamber orchestra, invites you to experience their captivating live performance from April 2010, now available as an album. This recording, released in March 2018, offers a unique blend of classical masterpieces and contemporary works, showcasing the ensemble's versatility and virtuosity. The album opens with Zoltán Kodály's evocative "Summer Evening," performed by ROCO under the direction of Robert Moody. Following this, the orchestra presents the world premiere of "Buffalo Bayou Suite," a testament to ROCO's commitment to contemporary music. The album also features Ottorino Respighi's "Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite One," a delightful collection of Renaissance dances reimagined for a modern audience. The centerpiece of the album is Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's "Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385," a work that demonstrates the orchestra's technical prowess and musical sensitivity. With a duration of 71 minutes, this album is a testament to ROCO's artistic excellence and their dedication to bringing classical music to life.
(C) 2018 River Oaks Chamber Orchestra(P) 2018 ROCO
Tracks
Summer EveningZoltán Kodály, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Buffalo Bayou Suite - World PremiereBrad Sayles, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite One: I. Balletto, Il Conte OrlandoOttorino Respighi, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite One: II. Gagliarda (Allegro marcato)Ottorino Respighi, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite One: III. Villanella (Andante cantabile)Ottorino Respighi, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite One: IV. Passo Mezzo e Mascherada (Allegro vivo)Ottorino Respighi, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385: I. Allegro con spiritoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385: II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385: III. MeneuttoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley
Symphony No. 35 in D major, K.385: IV. PrestoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Roco, Robert Moody, Andrew Bradley