Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc.

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All Music Guide - Blair Sanderson
With the possible exception of Sergey Koussevitsky, who introduced his music to the world, Aaron Copland had no greater supporter than Leonard Bernstein. More than any other conductor, Bernstein strenuously campaigned for Copland''s work and generously helped secure the composer''s enormous and lasting popularity. One may still find Bernstein''s bravura interpretations less than satisfying, for they are brusque and a little hurried, and the New York Philharmonic is at times too scrappy and pugnacious, even for these rugged pieces of Americana. Yet the four dances from "Rodeo," the suite from "Billy the Kid," and "Fanfare for the Common Man" (extracted from the "Symphony...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - Blair Sanderson
With the possible exception of Sergey Koussevitsky, who introduced his music to the world, Aaron Copland had no greater supporter than Leonard Bernstein. More than any other conductor, Bernstein strenuously campaigned for Copland''s work and generously helped secure the composer''s enormous and lasting popularity. One may still find Bernstein''s bravura interpretations less than satisfying, for they are brusque and a little hurried, and the New York Philharmonic is at times too scrappy and pugnacious, even for these rugged pieces of Americana. Yet the four dances from "Rodeo," the suite from "Billy the Kid," and "Fanfare for the Common Man" (extracted from the "Symphony No. 3") are hard to imagine without some populist roughness around the edges, and any lack of subtlety is compensated by the performers'' abundant enthusiasm. Nowhere is their gusto more apparent than in "Hoe-Down," one of the highlights of this disc. However, "Appalachian Spring," a tender and evocative work, is rather hard-edged, and some listeners may prefer Copland''s 1970 recording on CBS as a gentler alternative. These performances, recorded from 1960 to 1967, have been remixed to improve Columbia''s original sound. While the results are uneven, the listening experience is not disrupted by too many volume adjustments.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/28/1997
  • Label: Sony
  • UPC: 074646308226
  • Catalog Number: 63082
  • Sales rank: 29,036

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Appalachian Spring, concert suite - Leonard Bernstein & Aaron Copland
    Composed byAaron Copland
    Conducted byLeonard Bernstein
    Performed byLeonard Bernstein
  2. 2 Rodeo, selections from the complete ballet - Leonard Bernstein & Aaron Copland
    Composed byAaron Copland
    Conducted byLeonard Bernstein
    Performed byLeonard Bernstein
  3. 3 Billy the Kid, orchestral suite from the ballet - Leonard Bernstein & Aaron Copland (3:14)
    Composed byAaron Copland
    Conducted byLeonard Bernstein
    Performed byLeonard Bernstein
  4. 4 Fanfare for the Common Man, for brass & percussion (from Symphony No. 3): Molto deliberato - Leonard Bernstein & Aaron Copland (2:03)
    Composed byAaron Copland
    Conducted byLeonard Bernstein
    Performed byLeonard Bernstein
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Leonard Bernstein Conductor, Primary Artist
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    The Pulse of America

    As long as we have Copeland, we have the heartbeat of America keeping us alive. His music circulates in us like the Fourth of July and dawn touching the Rocky Mountains. It is true that Berstein's interpretations have the hasty rhythm of early jazz and there are probably richer renditions. But raw energy and strong interpretations give the music the vitality America has always had. When we don't have it anymore, we will be effete and without our pulse. Lose Berstein's strings in Appalachian Spring, and the love goes out of the world.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Copland's Music Is Wonderful!

    Copland has made a wonderful impact on American music. Teachers, this selection is great for use in the classroom. Appalachian Spring teaches geography. Listen and draw to music. Copland's music is used all the time in advertisements. A wonderful American composer.

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