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Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite - Symphonic Ode - Creston: Symphony No. 3, 'Three Mysteries'

11/1/2012, 5 Tracks, 1:10:15

Featuring

  • Gerard Schwarz
  • Seattle Symphony
  • Aaron Copland
  • Paul Creston

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Composer's Artistic Vision

Aaron Copland aimed to develop a sophisticated musical style that was recognizably American, immersing himself in both traditional and modern music during his time in Europe.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Aaron Copland, born in Brooklyn to Russian-Jewish immigrants, studied composition in Paris with the renowned Nadia Boulanger.

Source: Booklet

Recording & Production

The Seattle Symphony, founded in 1903, has gained international prominence with over 140 recordings, twelve GRAMMY® nominations, and two Emmys.

Source: Booklet

Compositional Technique

Paul Creston's Symphony No. 3 expresses deep religious feelings through an orchestral 'Life of Christ,' with virtually all major themes derived from or inspired by Gregorian chant.

Source: Booklet

Composer Biography

Paul Creston, born Giuseppe Guttoveggio, was a self-taught composer who worked as an errand-boy, bank-clerk, and insurance claim examiner before becoming a musician.

Source: Booklet

Composition History

Copland's Symphonic Ode was commissioned by conductor Serge Koussevitzky to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Source: Booklet

Performer Biography

Gerard Schwarz, the conductor, was Music Director of the Seattle Symphony from 1985 to 2011 and has a discography of over 300 releases.

Source: Booklet

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