A gorgeous recording of some of the best American music of the last century.  Bernstein's interpretation brings a rough-edged lustre to Copland's tender and energetic masterpieces.


Track Listing

1. Appalachian Spring: I. Very slowly
2. Appalachian Spring: II. Allegro
3. Appalachian Spring: III. Moderato
4. Appalachian Spring: IV. Fast
5. Appalachian Spring: V. Subito allegro
6. Appalachian Spring: VI. As at first
7. Appalachian Spring: VII. Doppio movimento
8. Appalachian Spring: VIII. Moderato - coda
9. Rodeo: I. Buckaroo Holiday
10. Rodeo: II. Corral Nocturne
11. Rodeo: III. Saturday Night Waltz
12. Rodeo: IV. Hoe-down
13. Billy the Kid: I. Introduction. The open prairie
14. Billy the Kid: II. Street in a frontier town
15. Billy the Kid: III. Mexican Dance and Finale
16. Billy the Kid: IV. Prairie night
17. Billy the Kid: V. Gun battle
18. Billy the Kid: VI. Celebration
19. Billy the Kid: VII. Billy's death
20. Billy the Kid: VIII. The open prairie again
21. Fanfare for the Common Man



--eixman