A procession of acclaimed releases on Recursive Classics now reaches this celebratory album, launching the Park Avenue Chamber Symphony's 20th anniversary season. Conductor David Bernard leads explorations of three brilliant approaches to symphonic ballet music. Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite brings a deeply personal account of a life's journey through trials and challenges to blissful happiness fueled with strength, integrity and perseverance. Ravel's Daphnis et ChloÃ© Suite No. 2 transfixes listeners with a brilliant and passionate celebration of love that contains the greatest of all musical sunrises. Stravinsky's Firebird Suite tells the tale of Prince Ivan's defeat of the evil Koschei the Immortal with the help of the magical Firebird through a vivid and enchanting musical narrative.

Tracklist:

Appalachian Spring Suite: I. Very Slowly. Introduction
Appalachian Spring Suite: II. Allegro
Appalachian Spring Suite: III. Moderato. Duo For The Bride And Her Intended
Appalachian Spring Suite: IV. Fast. The Revivalist And His Flock
Appalachian Spring Suite: V. Allegro. Solo Dance Of The Bride
Appalachian Spring Suite: VI. Very Slowly
Appalachian Spring Suite: VII. Doppio Movimento "Variations On A Shaker Hymn"
Appalachian Spring Suite: VIII. Moderato
Daphnis Et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57b: I. Lever De Jour
Daphnis Et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57b: II. Pantomime
Daphnis Et Chloé Suite No. 2, M. 57b: III. Danse Générale
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): Ia. Introduction
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): Ib. L'oiseau De Feu Et Sa Danse
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): Ic. Variation De L'oiseau De Feu
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): II. Ronde Des Princesses
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): III. Danse Infernale Du Roi Kastchei
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): IV. Berceuse
The Firebird Suite (1919 Version): V. Finale

UPC: 804879601616
Label: Recursive Classics
Release Date: 4.5.19
Format: CD

Copland / Park Avenue Chamber Symphony - Symphonic Dances (CD)