Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
The second volume in Chandos' audiophile series of the orchestral works of Aaron Copland is devoted to four seldom recorded compositions: the Symphony for Organ and Orchestra (1924), the Symphonic Ode (1927-1929), the Symphony No. 2, "Short Symphony" (1931), and the Orchestral Variations (1957), which is an arrangement of the Piano Variations (1930). The dates may give clues to the experimental nature of these early works, which Copland composed well before discovering his American vernacular style in Billy the Kid, Rodeo, and Appalachian Spring. Instead of the broad, folk-like themes and homespun character of those pieces, here Copland's music is knottier and more abstruse, and his tonality at times borders on atonality, particularly in the Orchestral Variations. Yet Copland's mastery of orchestration and skill at developing even the thorniest material into meaningful expressions makes the music accessible, even in the rather cerebral and meandering Organ Symphony, which seems to explore chromaticism without a clear direction. John Wilson leads the BBC Philharmonic in these committed performances, and the fullness and warmth of the orchestra contribute greatly to the music's appeal, making these early scores accessible to new listeners who never suspected the modernist side of Copland.
© TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From kr133,33/month
Symphony for Organ and Orchestra (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Jonathan Scott, Organ, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Jonathan Scott, Organ, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist - Jonathan Scott, Organ, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Orchestral Variations (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Symphony No. 2, "Short Symphony" (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Symphonic Ode (Aaron Copland)
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Aaron Copland, Composer - John Wilson, Conductor, MainArtist - BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Orchestra, MainArtist
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Album review
The second volume in Chandos' audiophile series of the orchestral works of Aaron Copland is devoted to four seldom recorded compositions: the Symphony for Organ and Orchestra (1924), the Symphonic Ode (1927-1929), the Symphony No. 2, "Short Symphony" (1931), and the Orchestral Variations (1957), which is an arrangement of the Piano Variations (1930). The dates may give clues to the experimental nature of these early works, which Copland composed well before discovering his American vernacular style in Billy the Kid, Rodeo, and Appalachian Spring. Instead of the broad, folk-like themes and homespun character of those pieces, here Copland's music is knottier and more abstruse, and his tonality at times borders on atonality, particularly in the Orchestral Variations. Yet Copland's mastery of orchestration and skill at developing even the thorniest material into meaningful expressions makes the music accessible, even in the rather cerebral and meandering Organ Symphony, which seems to explore chromaticism without a clear direction. John Wilson leads the BBC Philharmonic in these committed performances, and the fullness and warmth of the orchestra contribute greatly to the music's appeal, making these early scores accessible to new listeners who never suspected the modernist side of Copland.
© TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 21 track(s)
- Total length: 01:10:04
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: John Wilson BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Jonathan Scott
- Composer: Aaron Copland
- Label: Chandos
- Genre: Classical Symphonic Music Symphonies
2016 Chandos Records 2016 Chandos Records
Improve album information
Why buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.
