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| 1. Symphony No. 3: 1. Molto moderato |
| 2. Symphony No. 3: 2. Allegro molto |
| 3. Symphony No. 3: 3. Andantino quasi allegretto |
| 4. Symphony No. 3: 4. Molto deliberator (Fanfare) - Allegro risoluto |
| 5. Quiet City |
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Copland 3rd Symphony - Bernstein,
This review is from: Copland: Symphony No.3 (Audio CD)
Everyone knows Fanfare for the Common Man - a fine piece of music - but it is simply lost when heard in isolation outside the wonderful contextual form of Copland's 3rd Symphony. Set against the backdrop of the end of World War II - the symphony is full of emotion and conveys the dramatic preparations for war, battle, loss, and ultimate victory. Leonard Bernstein is Copland's best interpreter and wrings every nuance of sound from the orchestra. If you are feeling down - this piece of music will lift you and leave you ready to take on the world.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews) 17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Late, great Bernstein,
By Bruce Hodges - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Copland: Symphony No.3 (Audio CD)
This was one of Leonard Bernstein's last recordings, and turns out to be one of his most memorable ones as well. Copland's Third Symphony uses his "Fanfare for the Common Man" as its climax, and Bernstein mines every bit of emotion you might expect. I'm not completely convinced that the symphony is necessarily one of the composer's tightest works, but Bernstein makes every minute sound essential, and the New York Philharmonic plays with terrific nobility and panache. "Quiet City" is also beautifully done, with Bernstein capturing its plaintive, idyllic qualities perfectly. The orchestra has an excellent brass section, and some gorgeous work here just confirms it. The sound quality is excellent, not the least in the gleaming, closing pages of the Third Symphony that may have you cheering. A great document of Bernstein's electricity, a quality that was still present right up until the very end. 15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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First Rate Copland,
By 127 - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Copland: Symphony No.3 (Audio CD)
This is an excellent CD in all respects: musicianship, conducting, recording quality, etc. The string sound at the opening is serene and beautiful and the brass and percussion are strong but never out of balance. The opening of the second movement on this CD is one of the finest brass orchestral passages that I've heard. This is also Leonard Bernstein in outstanding form. He made a number of excellent recordings later in his life with DG, including this and his Mahler Symphony cycle, and I have yet to hear a bad CD from the lot. Bernstein recorded an earlier Copland Third that is (I believe) presently out as part of the Bernstein Century series on Sony. Both are excellent readings, but if you have to pick one, the later DG wins out. The addition of Phil Smith, who is in the top handful of trumpeters in the world, playing Copland's beautiful and reflective "Quiet City" makes this hard to turn down. If you are a Copland enthusiast, interested in American music, or simply in search of a beautiful CD, this will not disappoint. 22 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
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AMAZING!,
By Noah Lambert "Noah Lambert" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Copland: Symphony No.3 (Audio CD)
This represents, to me, one of Leonard Bernstein's best efforts. Copland's Third Symphony is one of the best symphonies ever written. It has never received the type of recognition it deserves. This is the best recording of it. The New York Philharmonic gives Leonard Bernstein some of their best playing and they play wonderfully. As a trumpet student I have enviably seen and looked at Quiet City. It is one of the harder pieces in the trumpet repertoire. Philip Smith is one of the best trumpet players in the World, next to Adolph Herseth, he the best symphonic trumpet player in the United States. In Quiet City he shows off his tone and precision, and the it comes off nicely! This CD is very recommended!
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