Copland: The Tender Land Suite

Copland, Aaron;
Creston, Paul;
Kay, Ulysses;
Piston, Walter

National Orchestral Institute Philharmonic;
Falletta, JoAnn

8.559911

This recording brings together four extraordinary mid-20th-century composers who helped shape America’s musical destiny. Aaron Copland’s The Tender Land is a moving tribute to the American rancher and farmer. It forms a profound celebration of those unsung heroes of that country’s landscape, and is perhaps his greatest expression of the preciousness of life. Walter Piston is represented by his colorful and beguiling The Incredible Flutist, which depicts a traveling circus led by a magical musician who is able to heal the sorrows of those who hear his music. The two premiere recordings here are the original orchestral version of Paul Creston’s thrilling Saxophone Concerto, and Ulysses Kay’s Pietà – a beautiful elegy inspired by Michelangelo’s masterpiece.

Works:

•Aaron Copland: The Tender Land-Suite
•Paul Creston: Saxophonkonzert op. 26
•Ulysses Kay: Pieta
•Walter Piston: The Indredible Flutist-Suite

CD

Muzyka klasyczna

Naxos

02-11-2023

636943991121