I am always amazed at how Aaron Copland has been able to so beautifully create a portrait of the American landscape. This is a first-class performance of that beauty.
I first heard this performed at Snape Maltings when I was about 13. I lived in Orford so I took it for granted that every other village had world class orchestras performing each year. As soon as that first chord was sounded I felt like I was at home. I'm 45 and it still brings a tear to my eye.
I have heard this piece from many orchestras, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, but for me this is the best version I have ever heard. As an American I am very particular about Copland. Good Job.
Wonderful performance. I'm always flattered to see American composers being performed elsewhere. It's neat that we have our own sounds and additions to the classical arts being such a new country. It shows that while the sound may be distinctly American, music is a world language, much like Russian composers bringing me to tears. I can't help but think somebody abroad seeing an American orchestra play music from their home is also flattering.
Just drove the quiet backroads of West Virginia and Virginia listening to this piece. Or should I say "This Peace"? Its amazing how Copland reflects the essence of that earth, those people.
4 years later and I'm back once again to watch this beautiful piece of music performed by these very talented musicians, I will never get tired of hearing this piece performed.
OH MY WOW!!!! Great pick for a piece of music to play and record. I first heard this piece 16 years ago in band class in high school, our teacher used to use it as a calming influence on us kids before we had a big contest or parade to participate in, and I have loved it ever since. Thank you to the wonderful conductor and musicians for putting this out to share with the world, you did an excellent job on it.
Fabulous recording. Unbelievable and wondrous to listen to again and again. I. Very Slowly - 00:01 II. Allegro - 03:29 III. Moderato - 06:25 IV. Quite Fast - 10:09 V. Subito Allegro - 13:45 VI. Very Slowly (as at first) - 17:52 VII. Calm and Flowing/Doppio Movimento - 19:18 VIII. Moderate Coda/Moderato - 22:26
Beautiful performance. I have seen this piece performed in San Francisco and San Diego, but this is better. They have such a wonderfully sculptured sound. More heart, a warmer tone, and less theatrics. The performance is remarkably restrained and poised, as this piece, all too often, lends itself to bravado and excess. Which for me, ruins the delicacy of the piece. Look at the focus on the players faces - these are wonderful musicians.This is the best performance of this piece on the web. Kudos!.
Nicht der Frühling sondern eine Quelle ist gemeint. Somit "beschreibt" die Musik nicht Frühlingsstimmung sondern der Titel "Quelle" dient der Bündelung unterschiedlicher Themen und Melodien, wobei es Copland auf die "amerikanische" Sprache sinfonischer Musik ankam..
I am always amazed at how Aaron Copland has been able to so beautifully create a portrait of the American landscape. This is a first-class performance of that beauty.
The first five minutes alone has me in tears. Copeland the genius.
I first heard this performed at Snape Maltings when I was about 13. I lived in Orford so I took it for granted that every other village had world class orchestras performing each year. As soon as that first chord was sounded I felt like I was at home. I'm 45 and it still brings a tear to my eye.
I have heard this piece from many orchestras, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Detroit Symphony, but for me this is the best version I have ever heard. As an American I am very particular about Copland. Good Job.
In my humble opinion the best rendition of this genius piece of music.
Wonderful performance. I'm always flattered to see American composers being performed elsewhere. It's neat that we have our own sounds and additions to the classical arts being such a new country. It shows that while the sound may be distinctly American, music is a world language, much like Russian composers bringing me to tears. I can't help but think somebody abroad seeing an American orchestra play music from their home is also flattering.
Just drove the quiet backroads of West Virginia and Virginia listening to this piece. Or should I say "This Peace"? Its amazing how Copland reflects the essence of that earth, those people.
4 years later and I'm back once again to watch this beautiful piece of music performed by these very talented musicians, I will never get tired of hearing this piece performed.
So beautiful Becky!
I have to memorize this music for a listening quiz this next week. It does not sound like an obligation at all. What a pleasure! Beautiful piece!!!
grandeur & beauty of the United States this music embodies it..stunning rendition
A wonderful rendition of this great music, expressing simplicity and grandeur. Awe inspiring to listen to.
This is a beautiful and refined rendition of a very technically difficult work. Bravo!
Perfetto commento. Il capolavoro di copland
OH MY WOW!!!! Great pick for a piece of music to play and record. I first heard this piece 16 years ago in band class in high school, our teacher used to use it as a calming influence on us kids before we had a big contest or parade to participate in, and I have loved it ever since. Thank you to the wonderful conductor and musicians for putting this out to share with the world, you did an excellent job on it.
new favourite recording of this - perfect playing, timing, conducting!
This is my wife's favorite piece. I love it too!
Fantastic performance! Great ensemble, tempos, and recording. Bedankt voor het delen!
Fabulous recording. Unbelievable and wondrous to listen to again and again.
I. Very Slowly - 00:01
II. Allegro - 03:29
III. Moderato - 06:25
IV. Quite Fast - 10:09
V. Subito Allegro - 13:45
VI. Very Slowly (as at first) - 17:52
VII. Calm and Flowing/Doppio Movimento - 19:18
VIII. Moderate Coda/Moderato - 22:26
Beautiful music. I hopw we can get Copland's three symphonies, as well
This and Slatkin's fully orchestrated ver are hard to beat.
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!
Greetings from the States!
Beautiful performance. I have seen this piece performed in San Francisco and San Diego, but this is better. They have such a wonderfully sculptured sound. More heart, a warmer tone, and less theatrics. The performance is remarkably restrained and poised, as this piece, all too often, lends itself to bravado and excess. Which for me, ruins the delicacy of the piece. Look at the focus on the players faces - these are wonderful musicians.This is the best performance of this piece on the web. Kudos!.
Thank you so much! We appreciate your comment! We loved to perform this magnificent work!
Beautiful piece many wonderful composers
beautiful piece
It's just so AMAZINGLY beautiful!
Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
Such beauty can be overwhelming. It can almost be painful. But we mustn’t be afraid and resist. This beauty can be allowed to change us.
Simple Gifts sweetly breaks my heart.
What a fantastic performance.
Beautiful!
Superb performance!
4:10 I can't stop grinning
Splendid!bravi!
Nicht der Frühling sondern eine Quelle ist gemeint. Somit "beschreibt" die Musik nicht Frühlingsstimmung sondern der Titel "Quelle" dient der Bündelung unterschiedlicher Themen und Melodien, wobei es Copland auf die "amerikanische" Sprache sinfonischer Musik ankam..
I love it, and also... what are the cellos doing in the middle.... they're suppose to be on the right side, not the 2nd violins....
This string placement seems to be coming into vogue. I've seen it with several orchestras in the last ten years or so.
This has been done before. 1st violin in same place. Sometimes cello and viola switch
glorious
Despite some minor glitches in the orchestra, Kim elicits a great performance this American Classic of the twentieth Century.
The prairies came a-callin’
3:30 ⑥
2:45
19:25
10:10
21:05
outfrickinstanding...
Аферист
21:08