Maestro Selects | The Big Country Suite

The Valley Symphony Orchestra performs Suite from "The Big Country" by Jerome Moross at the 2020 Indiana Jones and the Wild West concert.

Maestro Peter Dabrowski, conductor

[WizenedVariations]

A great movie with some of the best score music ever written.

[markir]

This wonderful score by Jerome Moross is timeless . It will be remembered forever. The Valley Symphony Orchestra has my thanks for performing this great score .Thank you again.

[tomnanD]

Too me, there are few things in the music world more inspiring than watching a full symphony orchestra working together with utmost precision to create magnificent sound. This music is from my favorite Western, "The Big County." It's equal to anything by John Williams, and make no mistake, I love his film scores. He's a bona fide genius.

This score was written by Jerome Moross for the 1958 film.

[andreapandypetrapan]

Absolutely spot-on fast tempi. Luscious sound from dedicated players and recording engineers.

One or two slips in intonation from the brass, but, hey, so what. This is live art! The subject is in part the rugged power of the wide open plains. Nothing dainty there!

Thank you from all my heart, Andrea

[michelleduquette]

I fell in love with the opening theme to, "Big Country", as a child and it still thrills me to hear it!!!

[songsmitha]

From the UK - what's not to like? Yahoo!!

[cliffordfardon]

Brilliant soundtrack should have got the Oscar without a doubt

[colleenhenry-bsij]

I loved it, used to see the movie growing up many years ago, my dad used to take us kids to see it in the theatre!!😊😊😊❤

[marwray]

Wonderful piece. Beautiful music. Reminds me of the

[TIOMKIN]

Excellent Performance. Jerome Moross would be very happy with the performance of his score. Thanks for the upload. Out.

[scottmiller]

The Big Country Is the Best Western Motion Picture of all time

[kenneth]

Greatmovie...excellent cast..fabulous Peace

[CowboyMusicArt-pbqu]

I love how this music and animation video tells a story without using any words. The visuals speak volumes, and the music evokes so many emotions. It's a true work of art!

[mariedewitt]

Fantastic. I would have liked to see the accompanying opening credits footage of the stagecoach making its way across the terrain as it was in the movie along with the score rather than clips

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[jamessalzman]

Terrific. I also love his scores from The Jayhawkers, from which came the Wagon Train theme, and The Cardinal, among others.

[AuntieMamie]

Without a doubt this is one of the all time greatest scores. My kids have always humored me as I describe what’s happening in the film as the music continues. I’m saddened that Mr Moross didn’t write more music. I believe he has one classical piece. The Big Country in my opinion is iconic and just fun. Though a serious film for the most part. The cast is stellar and who doesn’t love Gregory Peck? There are too many illustrious performances to mention. Sorry for gushing but I think the film and score are just that good. Thank you so much for posting this fabulous performance with the film ad background. Marvelous. PS😊

[mrlaw]

A great music score like this seems to bring the musicians a bit closer to the instruments as you can tell they really are enthusiastic about this suite. I see people from all over. What is wrong with us? Look how music brings us together, and art does that, too. We need less politicians, and more music and love.

[elizabethroberts]

Great movie! Fabulous soundtrack! Wonderful acting by Charlton Heston, & the rest of the cast…………

Trivia: Director William Wyler was so impressed in Heston’s performance, he cast him in his next film, ‘Ben-Hur’. The rest, as is said, is history………

[mopedinthemalverns]

Very brave - keep going with your playing.