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Copland: Appalachian Spring; Rodeo; Fanfare for the Common Man | 
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| Creators: Aaron Copland, Louis Lane, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Label: Telarc
Category: Music
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 5616
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 80078
UPC: 089408007828
EAN: 0089408007828
ASIN: B000003CSW
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | No. 1, Buckaroo Spring | | • | No. 2, Corral Nocturne | | • | No. 3, Saturday Night Waltz | | • | No. 4, Hoe-Down |
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| Editorial Reviews:
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This sonically spectacular disc features three of Aaron Copland's most beloved Americana scores. Drawing on American folk themes, Rodeo and Appalachian Spring originated as ballet music, but they have found a larger life as light classic staples. They are briskly conducted by Louis Lane and played with elan by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. --Sarah Bryan Miller
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
beautiful work August 26, 2008
I was pleasantly surprised by the overall quality of this recording. I used to think that only Angel Records could produce such quality. The people who did the mixing made me feel like I was standing next to the conductor. Every solo instrument seemed to sound its best.
I also liked the interpretation. I though it was traditional and being a tone poem I had no problem closing my eyes and "seeing" the action.
Copeland Superbly Moving! May 29, 2008
Copeland has long been one of my favorite composers. He just takes you wonderfully away!
A strong version of Copland 's work April 19, 2008
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This CD contains three of Aaron Copland's more popular works: "Fanfare for the Common Man"; "Rodeo," and "Appalachian Spring." Louis Lane conducts the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and they play Copland's works well.
A few brief comments about each. "Fanfare for the Common Man" is one of my favorite fanfares. The name alone biases me in its favor. But the cadence is wonderful, beginning with percussion. Then, the soaring horn. Then percussion again. 3:14 of wondrous, powerful music. I often get goose bumps listening to this short piece. The liner notes comment that the key to this work's continuing popularity is ". . .the soaring, heroic character of its opening trumpet line. . . ."
"Rodeo" is another enjoyable work. Its four movements go from "Buckaroo Holiday" to the well known "Hoe Down.""Buckaroo Holiday" is a lively piece and will be familiar to many. It begins with a toe-tapping introduction, The final movement, "Hoe Down," has been used as a theme in advertisements put out by beef growers in the U. S, (as I recall, Robert Mitchum was one of the early pitchmen in this ad, with Copland's work backing him up). This is another fast-paced, lively piece. Its energy is maintained throughout. The title, "Hoe Down," is lived up to by the music (and by this performance) and if I could dance I'd probably get up and dance!
The final piece is the 22 minute "Appalachian Spring." The song "Simple Gifts" serves as a theme interspersed here and there. This work starts out at a slow, contemplative pace. This is a good version of Copland's composition.
All in all, this is a good version of these three works. If you like Copland, I would suspect that you would like this CD.
Excellent Compilation January 20, 2008
This is an excellent compilation of some of Copland's greatest pieces. I gave this to my Dad for Christmas--his first "classical" music CD--and he loves it. The emotions evoked by Copland's music are universal.
Great American Fare December 10, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
And now, something distinctly American: the music of Aaron Copland. I'm proud and happy to be an American, and so was Mr. Copland, apparently. I enjoy living in the southern Appalachians. It was getting acquainted with this region of the country that I got better acquainted with his music- which has a certain vivid photographic quality to it. That is, it conveys the social and even the topographic landscape of our wonderful country with brilliant imagery in music. The strong use of brass and percussion gives us the full, broad and rich sounds that match our American landscape, while the woodwinds and strings often capture the intimate woodland settings and quiet places of our forests.
I've heard a few interpretations of App. Spring, and this is a little on the fast side, in my opinion. Still very good...
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