COMPOSERS: Copland
LABELS: Sony SMK
WORKS: Appalachian Spring Suite; Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo; El salón México; Three Latin American Sketches
PERFORMER: LSO, New Philharmonia Orchestra/Aaron Copland
CATALOGUE NO: 60133 ADD 1975/78
This is a recommendable selection from Sony’s seven-disc Copland Collection, including not only the ballet suites, the vivid El salón México and the inevitable Fanfare, but also two rarities – the colourful Latin American Sketches and the energetic Outdoor Overture. The performances have occasional rough edges, but under Copland’s spirited direction are always full of life and character. Good sound and helpful notes. Anthony Burton
Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite; Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo; El salón México; Three Latin American Sketches
This is a recommendable selection from Sony’s seven-disc Copland Collection, including not only the ballet suites, the vivid El salón México and the inevitable Fanfare, but also two rarities – the colourful Latin American Sketches and the energetic Outdoor Overture. The performances have occasional rough edges, but under Copland’s spirited direction are always full of life and character. Good sound and helpful notes. Anthony Burton
Our rating
4
Published: January 20, 2012 at 2:28 pm