This series features the works of Don Gillis; hosted by the composer himself. Most of the performances are conducted by the composer.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
https://mith.umd.edu/airwaves/programs/the-music-of-don-gillis-ii/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden:
The Panhandle Suite and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: A 1938 recording of The Panhandle Suite, along with short choral pieces and short movements.
Paul Bunyan and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: a movement from Paul Bunyan; and Atlanta Suite.
Portrait of a Frontier Town and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: Portrait of a Frontier Town; Tango Lullaby; and Four Scenes from Yesterday.
A Short Overture to an Unwritten Opera
This program, the first in the series, focuses on Don Gillis', "A Short Overture to an Unwritten Opera," as well as his "Amarillo: Symphonic Sketches in Honor of a Western City."
The Mighty Mac
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: The Mighty Mac; Minuet-Cetera; Razzle Dazzle; Uncle Walt's Waltz; The Pleasant Years; and January February March.
Bandstand in the park
This program features performances of Don Gillis compositions written for band.
Prayer and Hymn for Solemn Occasion and more
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: Prayer and Hymn for Solemn Occasion; and Ceremony of Allegiance.
Cracker Barrel
This program features performances of the following Gillis compositions: The Cracker Barrel March; Downbeat; Frolic in B-Bop Minor; and Bing, Bang, Bong.