John Ireland

This exceptional recording features the major symphonic work The Odyssey , Symphony No. 2, and other original concert band compositions by Robert W. Smith, one of the most prolific composers of concer...

scored for trumpet 1 in Bb, trumpet 2 in Bb, trumpet 3 in Bb, trumpet 4 in Bb, horn 1 in F, horn 2 in F, horn 3 in F, horn 4 in F, trombone 1, trombone 2, bass trombone, tuba, percussion 1 snare drum...

Set to text by Thomas Nash. For SATB Choir.

Composer John Ireland had a particular love for the Sussex Downs, where he lived much of his life in a converted windmill. The Downland Suite reflects his appreciation of that landscape and is among t...