Copland / Smit -Young Pioneers: Complete Music For Solo Piano

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1.1 Scherzo Humoristique: The Cat and the Mouse (1920)

1.2 Piano Variations (1930)

1.3 In Evening Air (1966)

1.4 Passacaglia (1922)

1.5 Piano Sonata (1939-1941): I. Molto Moderato

1.6 Piano Sonata (1939-1941): II. Vivace

1.7 Piano Sonata (1939-1941): III. Andante Sostenuto

1.8 Midday Thoughts (1944-1982)]

1.9 Proclamation (1973-1982)

1.10 Three Moods (1920-21): 1. Embittered (November 14, 1920)

1.11 Three Moods (1920-21): 2. Wistful (January 8, 1921)

1.12 Three Moods (1920-21): 3. Jazzy (July 1921)

2.1 Petit Portrait (1921)

2.2 Sentimental Melody (1926)

2.3 Piano Fantasy (1926)

2.4 Four Piano Blues (1955-57): 1. Freely Poetic

2.5 Four Piano Blues (1955-57): 2. Soft and Languid

2.6 Four Piano Blues (1955-57): 3. Muted and Sensuous

2.7 Four Piano Blues (1955-57): 4. With Bounce

2.8 Midsummer Nocturne (1947)

2.9 The Young Pioneers (1935)]

2.10 Sunday Afternoon Music (1935)

2.11 Down a Country Lane (1962)

2.12 Night Thoughts (Hommage to Ives) (1972)

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CD 1 Total Time: 59'18 CD 2 Total Time: 58'17 Contains previously released material. For the new recordings and remixed recordings 20-bit technology was used for "high definition sound." Disc 1 (Tracks 1, 2, 4-7) & Disc 2 (Tracks 3-12): recorded at the Vanguard Studios, New York City, January 1978. Originally released on [url=http://www.discogs.com/Aaron-Copland-The-Complete-Music-For-Solo-Piano/release/7382469]CBS Masterworks M2 35901[/url]. Disc 1 (Tracks 3, 8-12) & Disc 2 (Tracks 1-2): recorded at Hit Factory, New York City, July 6, 1993. The compositions recorded in 1978 were made possible through a donation by the Ford Foundation. Liner notes: © Saturday Review 1975, revised by Leo Smit, 1994; © 1994 Phillip Ramey, Tangier, June 1994. © 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. ? 1979, 1994 Sony Music Entertainment Inc. Made in USA CDs come packaged in a fatbox double jewel case and includes a 20-page booklet with notes in English.

"Young Pioneers: Complete Music For Solo Piano" is a captivating CD release featuring the complete solo piano works by Aaron Copland, performed by pianist Leo Smit. This collection offers listeners an immersive journey through Copland's unique American soundscape, blending folk influences with modernist touches and lyrical expressiveness. The album showcases both well-known pieces and rare gems, providing a comprehensive overview of Copland?s contribution to 20th-century piano music. Sony Masterworks, renowned for its high-quality classical recordings and commitment to artistic excellence, ensures pristine audio fidelity in this edition. Aaron Copland stands as one of America's most celebrated composers; his innovative style has shaped the landscape of American classical music with iconic works such as "Appalachian Spring," "Fanfare for the Common Man," and numerous film scores.

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SYNX66345.2

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