William Schuman
(1910-1992)
Symphony #6 (1948)
Prayer in a Time of War (1943)
New England Triptych (1956)
Seattle Symphony Orchestra/Gerard Schwarz
Naxos 8.559625 60:51
This CD is part of a series of the eight extant Schuman symphonies numbered 3-10, the earlier two having been withdrawn. Both the symphony and the Prayer in a Time of War show Schuman's usual traits, notably his frequent use of brass, and of unusual percussion writing. The New England Triptych, based on hymn tunes by William Billings, is probably the most familiar Schuman work, and receives a good performance here.
