Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grof:Grand Canyon Suite (1993)

Aaron Copland: Billy the Kid and Rodeo Suite; Ferde Grof:Grand Canyon Suite (1993)
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Genre: Classical | Label: RCA | RAR 5% Rec. | Fileserve


Review: I thoroughly agree with all other reviewers (though I wish some would spell Copland%27s name right!) Morton Gould conducts with great verve and sensitivity. "Rodeo" is terrific and it also includes the seldom heard "Honky-Tonk Interlude" which is a delight in itself.
The Grand Canyon Suite is a highlight with its marvellous orchestration and melodic richness. Although the score is influenced by a number of composers such as Dukas, Ravel, Respighi and even Richard Strauss, it nevertheless feels entirely
original. "On the trail" is beautifully rhythmical,one can really feel the trotting
of the donkeys, and the sound effects are pure joy. Note the
ee-ah-ing of the donkeys, so superbly part of the music. (somewhat reminescent of Mendelssohn%27s Midsummer Night%27s Dream overture.) The Cloudburst is a sonic triumph.
This recording comes from 1957, but digitally remastered. Sound is demonstration quality. Still probably the best available, highly recommended.

Tracklist:

Copland - Billy The Kid

01. Introduction-The Open Prarie (3:30)
02. Street In A Frontier Town (3:12)
03. Mexican Dance And Finale (3:07)
04. Prairie Night-Card Game (3:18)
05. Gun Battle (1:47)
06. Celebration-After Billy%27s Capture (2:13)
07. Billy%27s Death (1:22)
08. The Open Prairie (Reprise) (1:45)
09. Waltz (4:09)

Copland - Rodeo

10. Buckaroo Holiday (7:42)
11. Corral Nocturn (3:53)
12. Honky Tonk Interlude (1:45)
13. Saturday Night Waltz (4:27)
14. Hoe-Down (3:35)

Grofe - Grand Canyon Suite

15. Sunrise (5:38)
16. Painted Desert (5:32)
17. On The Trail (7:40)
18. Sunset (5:00)
19. Cloudburst (8:33)

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