Arthur H. Bird (1856-1923):Third Little Suite for Large Orchestra (1892)/Carnival Scene (1887)

Arthur H. Bird

 (1856-1923)

American composer Arthur H. Bird was an expatriot much in the fashion of George Templeton Strong in that he left his homeland U.S.A. for Europe where the classical music climate was more stimulating and rewarding. He wrote considerable music for piano, woodwind ensemble, orchestra (two

symphonies, overtures, several suites), vocal and choral works, an operetta and ballet among other things. Karl Krueger recorded his Third Little Suite for Large Orchestra for the Society for the Preservation of the American Musical Heritage with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Third Little Suite for Large Orchestra (1892)

1- Allegretto (5.19)
2- Andante (6.18)
3- Allegro con brio (4.17)
4- Allegretto (2.14)

Carnival Scene (1887)  

Arthur H. Bird (1856-1923), expatriot American composer who went to Germany where his compositions were appreciated and encouraged, composed his Carnival Scene for four hands in 1886 as Op. 5; a year later he orchestrated it. Jorge Mester and the Louisville Orchestra perform this work by another forgotten and neglected American composer.