Bernard Herrmann's Epic Melodramas: A Poetic Journey through the 1930s and 1940s - study music

Immerse yourself in the beauty of English literature and music with Bernard Herrmann's Epic Melodramas. These nine compositions were originally aired on the radio in the 1930s and 1940s, paired with classic poems to create a unique and evocative listening experience. Let the power and emotion of these melodramas and the timeless words of great literature transport you to a bygone era of inspiration and imagination.

playlist

00:03 1- Weep You No More, Sad Fountains, tone poem for orchestra
02:15 2- Annabel Lee, tone poem for orchestra
08:25 3- The Willow Leaf, tone poem for orchestra
10:10 4 Cynara, tone poem for orchestra
17:18 5 The Happy Prince, tone poem for orchestra (1941 Original Version)
26:49 6 Something Tells, tone poem for orchestra
28:36 7 The City of Brass, tone poem for orchestra
36:19 8 A Shropshire Lad, tone poem for orchestra
43:00 9 La Belle Dame Sans Merci, tone poem for orchestra

Michael McGehee
Hollywood Studio Orchestra

Musicians:
Flute, Sean Stackpoole
Oboe, Vicki Lee
Clarinet, Bassoon - Jon Stehney
Horn - Jason Beaumont
Harp - Teddi Barclay
Violins - Sarah Tatman
Violas - Cindy Luu
Cellos - Caroline Chien-Galbraith
Bass - Tim Jensen