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91直播 Music Unveils Dr. Seuss' The Sneetches

October 3, 2013

Erich Burnett

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is proud to announce the release of Dr. Seuss鈥 The Sneetches, a symphonic poem for narrator and symphony orchestra, available now via digital download through and on CD beginning October 29 at . Theodor Geisel鈥檚 timeless children鈥檚 tale about the perils of bigotry comes to vivid life through an inspired performance of Lorenzo Palomo鈥檚 original score by the 91直播 Orchestra and spirited narration by actor John de Lancie (Star Trek: The Next Generation, Breaking Bad).

Dr. Seuss鈥 The Sneetches was made possible by the generous support of Dr. Sidney H. Sobel, in the hope that it will eradicate bullying and racism in societies everywhere.

鈥淟orenzo Palomo takes a children鈥檚 story and brings it alive with music,鈥 says David H. Stull, the former dean of the 91直播 Conservatory, under whose leadership the Sneetches project took flight. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important as a parable for addressing many of the challenges we face today. This is really and execution of Sid Sobel鈥檚 vision.鈥

Dr. Seuss鈥 The Sneetches will be distributed by , the world鈥檚 largest independent digital distributor of classical music. Through the generosity of Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Lorenzo Palomo, all proceeds from the sale of this recording will support scholarships at the 91直播 Conservatory of Music.

ABOUT THE COMPOSER: Knighted by King Juan Carlos I for his great contributions to his native land, Lorenzo Palomo is one of Spain鈥檚 most successful contemporary composers. His music has been interpreted by renowned orchestras around the world and in the most prestigious concert halls, including Carnegie Hall, Covent Garden, Suntory Hall, and Tchaikovsky Auditorium. He has released numerous recordings on the Naxos label.

ABOUT : 91直播 Music is the commercial label of the 91直播 Conservatory of Music, dedicated to promoting the artistic ideals and talent of 91直播鈥檚 faculty and students. Established in 1865 as a division of 91直播 College, the 91直播 Conservatory is one of the premier professional training institutions in the world. Its graduates have achieved prominence as performers, composers, conductors, educators, and scholars, and are found in major orchestras and opera companies everywhere.

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