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Copland: Orchestral Works, Vol. 3 - Symphonies / Wilson, BBC Philharmonic

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Composer
COPLAND, AARON
Artist
Wilson
Format
SACD
Label
Chandos
Released
Jan 05, 2018
Catalog #
CHSA 5195
UPC
095115519523

About

The exploration by John Wilson of Copland’s major orchestral output with the BBC Philharmonic has now reached Volume 3, with this invigorating programme recorded in surround-sound. It opens with An Outdoor Overture, a cheerful and breezy piece which Copland composed in 1938, intending to spearhead an initiative encouraging ‘American Music for American Youth’. Originally written for organ and orchestra, the First Symphony is presented here in its revised version (1926-28) for large orchestra. The six concise movements of Statements (1932-35) introduce a new style, their gritty soundscapes being stunning examples of what Copland later would refer to as ‘hard-bitten’ pieces. The concluding work is the expressive, fantastical Dance Symphony (1929) which explores different styles of symphonic movements, its dark aura a residue of its origin as a ballet on a grotesque vampire theme, composed 1922-25 and named Grohg. The symphony has remained a highly controversial piece ever since.

Tracklist 13 tracks

  1. 1 An Outdoor Overture 08:35
    Track
    1
    Title
    An Outdoor Overture
    Duration
    08:35
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  2. 2 I. Prelude: Andante 04:55
    Track
    2
    Title
    I. Prelude: Andante
    Duration
    04:55
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  3. 3 II. Scherzo: Molto allegro 07:18
    Track
    3
    Title
    II. Scherzo: Molto allegro
    Duration
    07:18
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  4. 4 III. Finale: Lento 10:16
    Track
    4
    Title
    III. Finale: Lento
    Duration
    10:16
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  5. 5 I. Militant 02:54
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Militant
    Duration
    02:54
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  6. 6 II. Cryptic 03:11
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Cryptic
    Duration
    03:11
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  7. 7 III. Dogmatic 01:45
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Dogmatic
    Duration
    01:45
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  8. 8 IV. Subjective 04:13
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Subjective
    Duration
    04:13
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  9. 9 V. Jingo 02:33
    Track
    9
    Title
    V. Jingo
    Duration
    02:33
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  10. 10 VI. Prophetic 04:22
    Track
    10
    Title
    VI. Prophetic
    Duration
    04:22
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  11. 11 I. Dance of the Adolescent: Lento - Molto allegro 06:56
    Track
    11
    Title
    I. Dance of the Adolescent: Lento - Molto allegro
    Duration
    06:56
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  12. 12 II. Dance of the Girl Who Moves as if in a Dream: Andante moderato 04:46
    Track
    12
    Title
    II. Dance of the Girl Who Moves as if in a Dream: Andante moderato
    Duration
    04:46
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson
  13. 13 III. Dance of Mockery: Allegro vivo 05:17
    Track
    13
    Title
    III. Dance of Mockery: Allegro vivo
    Duration
    05:17
    Composer
    Aaron Copland
    Ensemble
    BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
    Conductor
    John Wilson