Niagara Falls Suite

The Niagara Falls Suite is a musical composition written by Ferde Grofé in 1960, and performed at Niagara Falls in 1961.[1]

Background

Grofé was commissioned in 1960 by the New York Power Authority to compose a symphonic suite, which would be played to commemorate the opening of the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant.[2] On 10 February 1961, the plant’s opening day, Grofé would perform the suite with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.[3][4] The piece is one of Grofé’s last orchestral works.[3]

Movements

The composition consists of four movements:[3]

  • I. Thunder of the Waters
  • II. Devils' Hole Massacre
  • III. Honeymooners
  • IV. Power of Niagara

References

  1. ^ Dumych, Daniel M (1998). Niagara Falls, Volume 2. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 0-7385-5785-4.
  2. ^ "About This Recording". www.naxos.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  3. ^ a b c Tyranny, “Blue” Gene. "Niagara Falls Suite, for orchestra | Details". AllMusic. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
  4. ^ "Niagara Falls Power Project Opening Ceremonies | WNYC | New York Public Radio, Podcasts, Live Streaming Radio, News". WNYC. Retrieved 2025-06-19.


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