Irish. The snowy-breasted pearl (1:16) ; Kathleen Fionn (1:44) -- Jewish. Two Horas (2:14) ; Tumbalalaika (2:18) -- Indian. Invocation to Ganesha (2:30) -- Mexican. Little purple poppy (1:07) -- Spanish. Triste España (2:53) -- Czech/American. Polka (2:11) -- Swiss.Folk song (1:43) -- French. Waltz (2:43) -- American (Colonial). George Washington's march (1:26) -- American (Frontier). The Ohio song and two tunes from Cole's One thousand fiddle tunes (3:01) ; Cherokee prayer (2:20) ; In dulci jubilo (0:57) -- American (1960s). Two versions of Jingle bells (1:56) ; Cut-your-throat rock (1:41) ; Daphne waltz (1:03) ; I dream dreams of you (2:59) ; Smartypants (3:20) -- American (Western). Cowboy's lament (2:06) -- Greek. Threnody (2:57) -- German. Hymn : Nun Danket Alle Gott counterpointed by a children's tune (3:13) -- American (Western). Revival hymn : God's own wisdom (1:42) -- Russian. Folk song (2:27) -- British. Rule Britannia (1:21) -- Scottish. High road to Linton (5:28).
Note
Songs and instrumental music, composed primarily for motion pictures, television and the stage.
Language (note)
Sung in Spanish, English, Latin, and German.
Source of description (note)
Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
Lewin, Frank.
Title
Ethnic kaleidoscope [electronic resource] : traditional melodies remembered / Frank Lewin.
Imprint
Albany, NY : Albany Records, p2005.
Performer
Featured soloists: Walter Trampler, viola d'amore ; Judith Caldwell, soprano ; Rinde Eckert, tenor ; Johnny Cunningham, fiddle.