This release of Aaron Copland's orchestral works follows a highly successful recording of the composer's ballet music led by American music specialist, John Wilson. This program is unique, and Mr. Wilson has chosen works which best highlight Copland's personal, unique, and sometimes unorthodox compositional language. From the twenty Orchestral Variations on an original theme, which was originally written for the piano, to the controversial Symphonic Ode, Copland's fingerprint is all over these works. Also featured is Copland's early work Symphony for Organ and Orchestra, which is much less performed than the other pieces on this release. The organ soloist is Jonathan Scott, who made his concert premiere in 2014 at the Royal Albert Hall.

Tracklist:

Symphony For Organ & Orchestra: I. Prelude
Symphony For Organ & Orchestra: II. Scherzo
Symphony For Organ & Orchestra: III. Finale
Orchestral Variations: Theme: Grave
Orchestral Variations: Variations 1-3
Orchestral Variations: Variations 4-6
Orchestral Variations: Variations 7-9
Orchestral Variations: Variation 10
Orchestral Variations: Variation 11
Orchestral Variations: Variations 12-13
Orchestral Variations: Variations 14-17
Orchestral Variations: Variations 18-20
Orchestral Variations: Coda: Subito Lento Moderato
Short Symphony "Symphony No. 2": I. Quarter Note = 144
Short Symphony "Symphony No. 2": II. Half Note = 44
Short Symphony "Symphony No. 2": III. Quarter Note = 144
Symphonic Ode: Largamente E Maestoso -
Symphonic Ode: Subito Allegro -
Symphonic Ode: Subito Lento E Drammatico -
Symphonic Ode: Subito Doppio Movimento -
Symphonic Ode: Più Mosso (Molto Ritmico)

UPC: 095115517123
Label: Chandos
Release Date: 9.30.16
Format: CD

J Wilson / Scott,J - Copland: Orchestral Works Vol 2 (CD)