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

Copland

• Released on 4/4/11 by Harrison James Music
• Main artists: The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Copland
• Genre: Classical

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

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2 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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Aaron Copland, Artist - COPLAND, Composer - The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Artist - The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Copland, MainArtist

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8 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."

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Aaron Copland, Artist - COPLAND, Composer - The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Artist - The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Copland, MainArtist

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9 The Tender Land: Act I, Introduction and Love Music

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Aaron Copland, Artist - COPLAND, Composer - The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Artist - The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Copland, MainArtist

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10 The Tender Land: Act II, The Party Scene

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11 The Tender Land: Act II, Finale

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Aaron Copland, Artist - COPLAND, Composer - The Boston Symphony Orchestra, Artist - The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Copland, MainArtist

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About the album

• 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
• Total length: 00:45:42

• Main artists: The Boston Symphony Orchestra conducted by Aaron Copland
• Composer: Aaron Copland
• Label: Harrison James Music
• Genre: Classical
Available in
16-Bit/44.1 kHz Stereo

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