Georges Bizet, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Pchelbel, Hector Berlioz: The All Star Percussion Ensemble. The conductor, Harold Farberman, who was also responsible for the arrangements contained in the recording, provides direction resulting in a unified sound and balanced sonic platform for these demanding works.

Comprised of some of the greatest percussionists from the major US symphony orchestras, the ensemble on this recording, produced by the legendary Andrew Kazdin, creates a sound landscape not often heard in the concert hall or on albums. 

The conductor, Harold Farberman, who was also responsible for the arrangements contained in the recording, provides direction resulting in a unified sound and balanced sonic platform for these demanding works.

Georges Bizet, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Pchelbel, Hector Berlioz: The All Star Percussion Ensemble

Bizet, Beethoven, Pachelbel & Berlioz: Works Arranged for Percussion Ensemble

Conductor: Harold Farberman.

Musicians:
Harold Farberman, conductor
Everett Firth, Boston Symphony
Roland Kofloff, New York Philharmonic
Mickey Bookspan, Philadelphia Orchestra
Donald Miller, Cleveland Orchestra
Walter Rosenberger, New York Philharmonic
John Siroka, Pittsburgh Symphony
Morris Lang, New York Philharmonic
Bent Lyllof, Royal Danish Orchestra
Abraham Marcus, New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra

1. Bizet: Carmen Fantasy (Arr. H. Farberman for Percussion Ensemble)
2. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125, "Choral": II. Scherzo: Molto Vivace (Arr. H. Farberman for Percussion Ensemble)
3. Pachelbel: Canon and Gigue in D Major: Canon in D Major: (Arr. H. Farberman for Percussion Ensemble)
4. Berlioz: Symphonie Fantastique, Op. 14: IV. Marche Au Supplice: Allegretto Non Troppo (Arr. H. Faberman for Chamber Ensemble)