Aaron Copland

No. 4, With bounce

Composers at the Piano - An Anthology of Historic Performances (1928-1949)

Appalachian Spring: I. Very slowly. Introduction of the characters, one by one, in a suffused light

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Fanfare for the Common Man

The Copland Collection

Appalachian Spring

Copland: Appalachian Spring

Appalachian Spring

Copland: Appalachian Spring - The Tender Land Suite

Fanfare For The Common Man: Fanfare For The Common Man

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland

Rodeo: Hoe-Down Rodeo: Rodeo: Hoe-Down Rodeo

The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: I. Very slowly. Introduction of the characters, one by one, in a suffused light

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland (Stereo Remaster)

Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo - Hoe-down

Aaron Copland, Fanfare For The Common Man

Appalachian Spring: II. Fast. Sudden burst of unison strings in A major arpeggios starts the action. A sentiment both elated and religious gives the keynote to this scene.

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: III. Moderate. Duo for the Bride and her Intended – scene of tenderness and passion.

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: IV. Quite fast. The Revivalist and his flock. Folksy feeling – suggestions of square dances and country fiddlers.

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: V. Still faster. Solo dance of the Bride – presentiment of motherhood. Extremes of joy and fear and wonder.

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: VI. Very slowly (as at first). Transition scene to music reminiscent of the introduction.

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: VI. Shaker, Calm and flowing. Scenes of daily activity for the Bride and her Farmer husband.

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

Appalachian Spring: VII Moderate. Coda. The Bride takes her place among her neighbors. At the end the couple are left "quiet and strong in their new house."

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

The Tender Land: Act I, Introduction and Love Music

Copland: Appalachian Spring / The Tender Land Suite: Conducted by Aaron Copland

El Salón México

The Copland Collection