From the Royal Albert Hall, London.
The many-faceted genius of Aaron Copland is celebrated in his centenary year with a jazz-inspired concerto, some popular theatre music, and the astringent Short Symphony. In between, the music of fellow American Lukas Foss is heard at the Proms for the first time.
Rosemary Hardy (soprano), Michael Collins (clarinet), London Sinfonietta, conductor Oliver Knussen
Copland Music for the Theater; Clarinet Concerto
Lukas Foss Time Cycle
Copland Symphony No 2 (Short Symphony)