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A dazzling musical tone poem by Daron Hagen crackling with electrifying interlocking rhythms, shimmering symphonic colors, and soaring melodies brilliantly performed by JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic.

Composition: CITY OF LIGHT

Composer: Daron Hagen

Conductor: JoAnn Falletta

Orchestra: The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Engineer: Bernd Gottinger

Duration: 16:50

Recorded: 28 September 2024

Venue: Kleinhans Music Hall, Buffalo, New York

Read the Program Note here.

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Commissioned by: Scott Bieler “to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and JoAnn Falletta’s 25th anniversary as music director.”

Label: Beau Fleuve Records, 785 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY

Cover Image Artwork: Cary Trout

Music Publisher: Peermusic Classical