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Copland the Populist [Import]

~ Aaron Copland (Composer), San Francisco Symphony Orchestra (Orchestra)
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1. Billy The Kid
2. Appalachian Spring
3. Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday
4. Rodeo: Corral Nocturne
5. Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz
6. Rodeo: Hoe Down
On this CD:
  1. Billy the Kid, complete ballet
    Composed by Aaron Copland
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

  2. Appalachian Spring, concert suite
    Composed by Aaron Copland
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

  3. Rodeo, selections from the complete ballet
    Composed by Aaron Copland
    Performed by San Francisco Symphony Orchestra

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The three Copland classics on this disc--Billy the Kid, Appalachian Spring and Rodeo--are all ballet scores, and from the very first bars of Billy, with its evocative depiction of the wide-open prairies, you are firmly in the territory of music that tells a story. But you don't need to follow all the ins and outs of each story to enjoy music which paints as vivid a picture of rural America as you could hope for. If the sprightly "Hoe Down" from Rodeo brings a splash of colour to concert programmes, the remarkable thing about so much of the music in these three pieces is how quietly sensitive it is. And while Michael Tilson Thomas does not hold back in wringing every last ounce of splashy razzmatazz, he is equally the master of introspective music which clearly demonstrates that you don't need to be loud to be a populist. The recordings were made in the San Francisco Symphony's home, Davies Symphony Hall. You couldn't hope for more authentic performances than this--more than 76 minutes of dyed-in-the-wool Americana. --Keith Clarke

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5.0 out of 5 stars MTT and San Fransico a perfect match for Copland, Mar 9 2001
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Michael Tilson Thomas has become a favorite conductor of mine and this recording reenforces this. These generally overplayed and tired pieces are brought back to life under MTT and San Fransisco. I couldn't believe it was the S.F. Symphony playing at first...they sounded superb. The interpretation and enthusiasm of this music brought a new life of sorts into it. The orchestra plays flawlessly with such grace especially on Applachain Spring. The solos are sparkling and played with such intimacy and expression. Rodeo is absolutly wonderful. I can not put into words how perfect this recording is....and also how perfect of a match MTT and the S.F. Symphony are. He has definately breathed new life into this orchestra and is making it into one of the country's finest. I highly recommend thid disc to everyone. MTT is the best!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Disc, Sep 27 2000
By D. A Wend (Buffalo Grove, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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Aaron Copland has not been a favorite composer of mine. I have liked much of his music but not been an avid collector. This is perhaps a little odd since I had a chance encounter with him a few years ago and only realized who I was standing next to after Mr. Copland had gone.

Listening to this disc has changed my mind on a great many things. In the past, I found the music for "Rodeo" a little too "folksy," as if Copland was throwing up a Norman Rockwell picture of the West. Listening to this recording has changed my view of the work to quite an interesting ballet. The version of "Appalachian Spring" is an orchestration (from the original for small orchestra) that Mr. Copland never published, and it may the music seem all the more new. The "Simple Gifts" music that Copland borrowed is treated far differently in this version than the more familiar orchestration. "Billy the Kid" was also a revelation for me.

The performances and sound are excellent. Anyone who already know this music will appreciate this disc.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent recording by MTT, Aug 19 2000
By Christopher M. Adams (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Michael Tilson Thomas is one of America's best conductors. And San Francisco's Symphony has certainly improved tremendously under his tutledge. Here, they show an excellent understanding of Copeland. It's a fine recording.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Tilson-Thomas does it again
Like the Amazon editorial review said, Tilson-Thomas somehow manages to make these stalwarts of the standard repertory sound fresh and new -- as if they had been written... Read more
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