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All compositions and arrangements by Lucas Richman unless otherwise noted. American Fanfare (2222-2321-timp+2, str) 3:15 Originally written for the city of Palo Alto, California, this orchestral fanfare is an exciting opener for any occasion. The Brentwood Rag (2222-2210-perc, str) 3:00 A spritely ragtime piece that evokes a lazy afternoon of people-watching while sipping a medium half-caff/half-decaff/soy vanilla latte in Southern California... Fantasy for Orchestra (2222-2221-timp+1, hp, str) 12:00 Sweeping melodies, reminiscent of romantic film scores, propel the drama of this poetic orchestral ballet. O Filie Israhel Based on music by Hildegard von Bingen, arr. by Lucas Richman A serene work for string orchestra based on the melodies of a mystical and revolutionary 12th century nun. Overture for Israel (Optional Tenor, 1111-1110-timp+1, hp, pno, str) 6:00 Three songs representing the hopes and dreams of Israel have been woven into a beautiful medley: Tell Me Where Can I Go, B'shanah Haba'ah and Hatikvah. Reindeer Variations (2222-2221-timp+2, hp, str) 7:30 Each of Santa's eight reindeer gets their own solo turn in this seasonal ballet music from the one-act musical, A Christmas Wish. The work has been featured on concerts by the New York Philharmonic and the Pittsburgh Symphony. Salutations
Sephardic Suite (Piano, Strings) 11:00 Four well-known Ladino songs (including Cuando El Rey Nimrod) are arranged into this enjoyable suite for string orchestra and piano. Tarare Overture (2222-2200-timp+2, str) 3:00 This sparkling overture is a clear example of Salieri’s facile craftsmanship. A Western Fanfare (2222-2210-timp+1, hp, str) 3:00 A vibrant opener that immediately conjures images of the Old West. Premiered by the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Wishing Tree by Paul Schoop (Narrator, 2111-1100-timp+2, pno, str) 16:00 Introducing the instruments of the orchestra to young people in an amusing and whimsical way, this work tells the tale of a tree as it is whittled down into smaller and smaller instruments while unaware of its true destiny. Woodlands Music (2222-2210-perc, str, optional harmonica) 3:00 Co-written with George Casselberry, this original folk-tune develops into a full hoedown.
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