Title : Bernstein Century - Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO
Author : Copland, Aaron
Release Date : 19971028
Binding : Audio CD
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Editorial Reviews : Happy is the composer who has an advocate as passionate and talented as Leonard Bernstein. These Copland performances have been the preferred versions since they were first issued--better even than the composer's own, later recordings. Originally they were spread over two discs, but thanks to the extended playing time of the compact disc, you can now get all three great Copland ballets together, along with the ever popular Fanfare for the Common Man. Bernstein brings to this music the right sharpness of rhythm but also a typically open-hearted warmth. He coaxes a virtuoso response from the New York Philharmonic, which knows this music as well (or better) than anyone. Self- recommending.
Buyer Reviews : This is a recording of some of Copland's more popular pieces, which the New York Philharmonic masterfully performs. They do their usual bang up job performing Copland like none other. And they're led by none other than the great Leonard Bernstein, whose great love for the music intensifies the group's performance. The CD quality is also really good. This as good as it gets without actually being there live. One might not be able to pick up all the raw emotion that the performers give off while performing, but that wont stop you from getting Goosebumps when you hear the intro the 'Fanfare to the Common Man'. This recording also has some of the best recordings of 'Appalachian Spring,' 'Rodeo,' and the 'Billy the Kid: Ballet Suite' that I have ever heard. The crispness and clearness of the orchestra adds to the already fantastic music being performed. This is arguably one of the best recordings of these pieces and the orchestra and a CD I'm glad that I have in my collection. I recommend it to anyone without hesitation. If you don't have this in your collection, then you truly are missing out.
