Composers Jason Robert Brown and Georgia Stitt, who attended the concert, were inspired by the children’s book of the same name by Lois Ehlert. “Entitled “Waiting for Wings,” the concert had a featured insect, the butterfly, and a specially commissioned work, “Waiting for Wings,” in its world premiere. Rounding out the track list are other animal-inspired classics like “Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks” and “Flight of the Bumblebee,” along with delightful animal sounds.” Read more from BROADWAYWORLD.COM. Another highlight of the disc is “Waiting for Wings,” a work (inspired by Lois Ehlert’s children’s book by the same name) by famed Broadway composers Georgia Stitt and Jason Robert Brown commissioned by the Pops and premiered at one of the Orchestra’s Lollipops Family Concerts in spring of 2013. Russell‘s own orchestration of Camille Saint-Saëns’ classic Carnival of the Animals. Carnival of the Animals will appear on the Orchestra’s own label, Fanfare Cincinnati, and be distributed by Naxos.įeatured on the recording is Mr. The recording marks the 93rd Pops recording in its history (adding to an abundant legacy including a Grammy-winner) and the third under Mr.

“The Cincinnati Pops Orchestra announces the release of its latest album, Carnival of the Animals, under the direction of Pops Conductor John Morris Russell. Music by Georgia Stitt and Jason Robert Brownīased on the children’s book by Lois Ehlert, commissioned for the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra by John Morris Russell, conductor.

Collaborator: Jason Robert Brown (co-music)

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