Appalachian Spring; The Tender Land Suite

by Aaron Copland / Boston Symphony Orchestra

Appalachian Spring; The Tender Land Suite cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1960
  • Label: RCA Victor Red Seal
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 1:05:04
  • Community rating: 3.89/5 from 2 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Directed by the composer himself, this authoritative recording pairs two of his most iconic, distinctly American works. The spacious, open harmonies and frequent use of folk-like melodies perfectly evoke the vast landscapes and pioneer spirit of rural America, cementing the ballet score's enduring status in the modern classical canon.

Genres

Descriptors: acoustic, suite

Tracklist

  1. Appalachian Spring: I. Very Slowly (2:42)
  2. Appalachian Spring: II. Allegro (2:42)
  3. Appalachian Spring: III. Moderato (3:51)
  4. Appalachian Spring: IV. Quite Fast (3:34)
  5. Appalachian Spring: V. Subito allegro (3:43)
  6. Appalachian Spring: VI. Meno mosso (1:14)
  7. Appalachian Spring: VII. Doppio movimento (3:03)
  8. Appalachian Spring: VIII. Coda. Moderato (3:40)
  9. The Tender Land Suite: I. Introduction and Love Music (10:08)
  10. The Tender Land Suite: II. Party Scene
  11. The Tender Land Suite: III. Finale: The Promise of Living

Credits

  • Aaron Copland - primary artist, composed by, conductor
  • R.R. - illustration [back cover]

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