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The Essence of America

Aaron Copland

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Released: Jan 1996
Label: RCA Red Seal
Maestro Michael Tilson Thomas showcases the most popular Copland compositions in this collection of nuanced performances by the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. Included are additional historical and musical commentary by the conductor.
- Henry B.
Aaron Copland - The Essence of America 2000-02-01
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    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra - Concerto for Piano and...
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: Andante sostenuto
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    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra - Concerto for Piano and...
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra: Molto moderato; Allegro assai
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    Orchestral Variations
    Orchestral Variations
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    Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - Short Symphony (Symphon...
    Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2): Incisivo
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    Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - Short Symphony (Symphon...
    Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2): Espressivo
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    Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - Short Symphony (Symphon...
    Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2) - Short Symphony (Symphony No. 2): Preciso e ritmico
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    Symphonic Ode
    Symphonic Ode
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    Billy The Kid
    Billy The Kid
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    Appalachian Spring
    Appalachian Spring
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    Rodeo - Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday
    Rodeo - Rodeo: Buckaroo Holiday
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    Rodeo - Rodeo: Corral Nocturne
    Rodeo - Rodeo: Corral Nocturne
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    Rodeo - Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz
    Rodeo - Rodeo: Saturday Night Waltz
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    Rodeo - Rodeo: Hoe-Down
    Rodeo - Rodeo: Hoe-Down
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    Fanfare fo the Common Man
    Fanfare fo the Common Man
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    Introduction to The Modernist and Symphonic Ode
    Introduction to The Modernist and Symphonic Ode
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    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
    Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
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    6:27
    Orchestral Variations
    Orchestral Variations
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    Short Symphony
    Short Symphony
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    Introduction to The Populist
    Introduction to The Populist
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    Billy the Kid
    Billy the Kid
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    Appalachian Spring
    Appalachian Spring
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    Rodeo
    Rodeo
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    On First Meeting Aaron Copland and Aaron Copland the Man
    On First Meeting Aaron Copland and Aaron Copland the Man
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    Introduction to Fanfare for the Common Man
    Introduction to Fanfare for the Common Man
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    Fanfare for the Common Man (reprise)
    Fanfare for the Common Man (reprise)
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