Composer: Aaron Copland
Orchestra: Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Leonard Slatkin
Number of Discs: 1
Format: FLAC (tracks)
Label: Naxos
Release: 2017
Size: 973 MB
Recovery: +3%
Scan: yes
Copland: Symphony No. 3
01. I. Molto moderato (With Simple Expression)
02. II. Allegro molto
03. III. Andantino quasi allegretto
04. IV. Molto deliberato (Freely, at First)
Copland: Three Latin-American Sketches
05. No. 1, Estribillo
06. No. 2, Paisaje Mexicano
07. No. 3, Danza de Jalisco
Recorded: 10-12 October 2013
Recording Venue: Orchestra Hall, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, Detroit, USA
Premiered in 1946, a year after the end of World War II, Copland’s iconic Third Symphony was described by the composer as ‘a wartime piece- or, more accurately, an end-of-war piece- intended to reflect the euphoric spirit of the country at the time.’ The fourth movement, heard on this recording in its original uncut form, opens by quoting one of his most well-known pieces, Fanfare for the Common Man. Copland described the Three Latin American Sketches ‘as being just what the title says. The tunes, the rhythms and the temperament of the pieces are folksy, while the orchestration is bright and snappy and the music sizzles along.’ The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, visionary conductors, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and an ardent commitment to Detroit. As a community-supported orchestra, the continued success and growth of the institution is driven by generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin became the DSO’s twelfth Music Director, endowed by the Kresge Foundation, in 2008. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the Detroit community, the DSO’s performances include Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, and Neighborhood concerts, and collaborations with high-profile artists from Steven Spielberg to Kid Rock.