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Composer of the Week: Copland

BBC Radio 3
on BBC Radio 3

With Donald Macleod.
2: Establishing a Career
Having completed his studies in France, Copland returned to New York and prepared to earn his living from music. The League of Composers, a society which promotes contemporary American music, accepted two of his pieces for performance and provided him with an entrance into New York musical society.
Sentimental Melody Nina Tichmann (piano) Scherzo (Symphony for organ and orchestra) Simon Preston (organ), St Louis Symphony Orchestra, conductor Leonard Slatkin
Two Pieces St Luke's String Quartet Piano Concerto Garrick Ohlsson ,
San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas
Variations The Composer (piano)

Contributors

Unknown:
Donald MacLeod.
Piano:
Nina Tichmann
Unknown:
Simon Preston
Conductor:
Leonard Slatkin
Unknown:
Garrick Ohlsson
Conductor:
Michael Tilson Thomas
Source: Radio Times

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