Liner Notes
Cat. No. NWCR702
Release Date: 1995-01-01
Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra; Hessian Radio Symphony Orchestra; David Van Vactor, conductor
In the late 20th century, condemnation of the “academic” composer became commonplace to the point of cliché. Nevertheless in the United States, with the exception of a few glamorous figures, most concert music of the 20th century was produced by composers who lived and worked in universities. The academic American has tended to have more free time greater longevity, and ultimately more aesthetic stimulation than the “starving artist.” It is thus not surprising that academics have proven to be more productive, and more successful, too.
One of the most prolific and continually serious composers of the generation that came of age during the 1930s and `40s was David Van Vactor, who died in Los Angeles in 1994. An artist who spent most of his long career in an academic environment, Van Vactor thrived and flourished as founder and chair of the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. There he also served as music director of the Knoxville Symphony, from 1947 to 1972; he also served on the faculty of the Kansas City Conservatory, and was assistant conductor of that city's Philharmonic Orchestra. The opportunities he gained through teaching and conducting fostered a substantial compositional achievement, which is only now being appreciated for its full worth...
This title, originally issued on the CRI label, is now available as a burn-on-demand CD (CD-R) or download in MP3/320, FLAC or WAV formats. CD-Rs come in a protective sleeve; no print booklet or jewel case included. Liner notes are accessible via the link above.
In the late 20th century, condemnation of the “academic” composer became commonplace to the point of cliché. Nevertheless in the United States, with the exception of a few glamorous figures, most concert music of the 20th century was produced by composers who lived and worked in universities. The academic American has tended to have more free time greater longevity, and ultimately more aesthetic stimulation than the “starving artist.” It is thus not surprising that academics have proven to be more productive, and more successful, too.
One of the most prolific and continually serious composers of the generation that came of age during the 1930s and `40s was David Van Vactor, who died in Los Angeles in 1994. An artist who spent most of his long career in an academic environment, Van Vactor thrived and flourished as founder and chair of the Department of Fine Arts at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. There he also served as music director of the Knoxville Symphony, from 1947 to 1972; he also served on the faculty of the Kansas City Conservatory, and was assistant conductor of that city's Philharmonic Orchestra. The opportunities he gained through teaching and conducting fostered a substantial compositional achievement, which is only now being appreciated for its full worth...
This title, originally issued on the CRI label, is now available as a burn-on-demand CD (CD-R) or download in MP3/320, FLAC or WAV formats. CD-Rs come in a protective sleeve; no print booklet or jewel case included. Liner notes are accessible via the link above.
Music of David Van Vactor
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| CD-R | $15.00 |
A *.pdf of the notes may be accessed here free of charge.
Track Listing
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Symphony in D: I. Largo - Allegro vivace
David Van Vactor
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Symphony in D: II. Adagio
David Van Vactor
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Symphony in D: III. Allegretto ma non troppo
David Van Vactor
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Symphony in D: IV. Finale: Largo - Moderato assai
David Van Vactor
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Recitativo and Salterello
David Van Vactor
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Symphony No. 3: I. Allegro moderato
David Van Vactor
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Symphony No. 3: II. Adagio
David Van Vactor
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Symphony No. 3: III. Allegretto
David Van Vactor
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Symphony No. 3: IV. Allegro giusto
David Van Vactor
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Sinfonia Breve
David Van Vactor
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