I thought I better get this one in before... well, he IS the second oldest Composer on the planet! :o Here's the skinny:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._Owen_Reed
I ran across what must be his OneHitWonder, La Fiesta Mexicana, on a Marine Band cd, and thought it was one of the best renditions of Mexico yet, not at all obvious. I enjoy it much better than the Copland, or other, lesser works in the same vein. It's a Band staple; here's the opener:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G79475mxC_U
There's probably no interest beyonf this piece, but, in this day and age, a man's OneHitWonder should count for something, so, it's not for nothing that H. Owen Reed joins the GMG Family of Composers on this 29th of December, 2011.
I;ve always enjoyed playing, hearing, and conducting that selection. Mvt. 2 (Mass) is a pleasure to hear.
Quote from: david johnson on December 29, 2011, 12:54:39 AM
I;ve always enjoyed playing, hearing, and conducting that selection. Mvt. 2 (Mass) is a pleasure to hear.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmephCdRJ6E
a superb example, snyprrr :)
Greatly enjoyed it too - thank's for posting.
Quote from: vandermolen on December 31, 2011, 05:57:01 AM
Greatly enjoyed it too - thank's for posting.
For that, you get Part 3!: ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpw4oBRiunA&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLF5F8495CED6DA8BB
Quote from: snyprrr on December 31, 2011, 06:15:13 AM
For that, you get Part 3!: ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zpw4oBRiunA&feature=results_video&playnext=1&list=PLF5F8495CED6DA8BB
Many thanks and Happy New Year! :)