Copland: Concerto for piano; Menotti: Concerto for piano in F

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I once heard Copland play his own Piano Concerto, an incomparably jazzy performance. Now, I'd rather hear Copland's own playing of the piece (Sony Classical SMK 60177) than anyone else's. But Copland obviously approved of Earl Wild's swinging performance, and he leads the Symphony of the Air (formerly the NBC Symphony) with gusto. Unfortunately, the remainder of the not-very-long CD is taken up with the only recording you're ever likely to hear of Menotti's awful Piano Concerto. This piece sounds mostly like quite bad movie music, slushy overstewed romanticism with peach sauce. I can't care how well the piece is played or recorded. --Leslie Gerber

Copland: Concerto for piano; Menotti: Concerto for piano in F, Music, Aaron Copland, Gian Carlo Menotti, Aaron Copland, Jorge Mester, Symphony of the Air, Earl Wild, Classical, Concerto, Piano Concerto
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Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Very good album
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Manufacturer: Chandos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2005-05-24

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  1. Fanfare For The Common Man - Netherlands Wind Ensemble
  2. Short Ride In A Fast Machine - Netherlands Wind Ensemble
  3. Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me - Center City Brass Quintet
  4. The Stars And Stripes Forever - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  5. Promenade (From Walking The Dog) - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  6. Giggling Rapids (From The River) - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  7. Riffs (From Prelude, Fugue And Riffs) - Netherlands Wind Ensemble
  8. Solitude - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  9. Adagio For Strings, Op.11 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  10. Pavane (From Sebastian) - Richard Hickox
  11. Gospel Train - Yuli Turovsky
  12. Meander (From The River) - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  13. Mvt. II From Symphony No.2 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  14. Washington Post - The Band Of The Blues And Royals
  15. Girl Crazy Overture - BBC Philharmonic
  16. Liberty Bell - Band Of The Royal Air Force College, Cranwell

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  1. Rhapsody In Blue - Howard Shelley
  2. Steal Away To Jesus - Willard White
  3. Summertime - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields Chamber Ensemble
  4. Must The Winter Come So Soon? (From Vanessa) - Susan Graham
  5. Porgy Sings (From Catfish Row) - Howard Shelley
  6. Nagoya Marimbas - Danish National Radio Symphony Orchestra
  7. Mvt. III From Symphony No.1 - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  8. Intermezzo (From Vanessa) - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  9. America (From West Side Story) - Netherlands Wind Ensemble
  10. It Ain't Necessarily So (From Porgy And Bess) - Center City Brass Quintet
  11. Mvt. II From Concerto For Clarinet - Scottish National Orchestra
  12. Riba (From The River) - Detroit Symphony Orchestra
  13. Simple Gifts (From Old American Songs, Set I) - Willard White
  14. Blues (From Divertimento) - BBC Symphony Orchestra
  15. Strike Up The Band Overture - BBC Philharmonic

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Very good album.......2007-06-24

Every song on this CD has such a crisp sound. Also, they are all perfectly arranged, classic American songs. I am very happy with this product. Great buy.
Copland: Concerto for piano; Menotti: Concerto for piano in F
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Dazzling Menotti! An Undiscovered Gem!
 Copland: Concerto for piano; Menotti: Concerto for piano in F

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
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ASIN: B0000023CX
Release Date: 1993-05-10

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I once heard Copland play his own Piano Concerto, an incomparably jazzy performance. Now, I'd rather hear Copland's own playing of the piece (Sony Classical SMK 60177) than anyone else's. But Copland obviously approved of Earl Wild's swinging performance, and he leads the Symphony of the Air (formerly the NBC Symphony) with gusto. Unfortunately, the remainder of the not-very-long CD is taken up with the only recording you're ever likely to hear of Menotti's awful Piano Concerto. This piece sounds mostly like quite bad movie music, slushy overstewed romanticism with peach sauce. I can't care how well the piece is played or recorded. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dazzling Menotti! An Undiscovered Gem!.......2005-06-23

It was through this recording I became acquainted with what is now one of my favorite works, the Menotti Piano Concerto. For anyone unfamiliar with the piece, do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this recording. Not a single person I have played it for has not had the pants charmed off of them by this delightful, and deceptively simple sounding work. This concerto presents serious rivalry to those by Prokofiev, Poulenc or Stravinsky. Instead of Rachmanninofian grandeur, Menotti sweeps through the work with polyphonic writing that recalls Scarlatti and Bach - offering both bravura and charm. Here, the great Earl Wild dazzles with his nimble fingered technique and sails through Menotti's difficult writing with an ease that is nothing short of mindboggling. Jorge Mester leads the Symphony of the Air through the paces admirably and everyone sounds as though they're having the time of their lives. So will you!

The Copland Concerto has its own charms, and is better known than the Menotti, however you may buy this recording for the Copeland, but you'll keep it for the Menotti! My highest recommendation.
Copland: Piano Concerto And Orchestra/Menotti: Concerto In F For Piano And Orchestra
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Copland wonderful, Menotti virtuosic
 Copland: Piano Concerto And Orchestra/Menotti: Concerto In F For Piano And Orchestra

Manufacturer: Vanguard Classics
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B0000023AU
Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

  1. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra: Part I
  2. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra: Part II
  3. Concerto In F For Piano And Orchestra: Allegro
  4. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra: Lento
  5. Concerto For Piano And Orchestra: Allegro

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Both Copland and Menotti seldom wrote in the concerto format and the first concerto they each wrote were for piano. (Copland's second concerto was for Benny Goodman in 1948.) Copland's Concerto for Piano and Orchestra is an early composition (1927) and in it you can hear the young composer's interest in jazz as well as a heavy influence of the bluesy side of Gershwin. This isn't the Copland everyone knows, but still worth your time. Gian Carlo Menotti's Concerto in F for Piano and Orchestra (1945) shows, in the piano, the influence of Scarlatti, bubbly as it is. Minor works, both, but fun. --Paul Cook

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Copland wonderful, Menotti virtuosic.......2007-07-19

The Copland piece is classic Copland, melodic, rhythmic with wonderful, grand chords. The only problem with the Copland piece is that it is too short - only two movements!!!... but hey... you can't have everything. The Menotti piece is more focused on the piano solo, which is very enjoyable.

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  2. European Horizons
  3. Evensong
  4. Film Music of Sir Malcolm Arnold, Vol. 1 [Soundtrack]
  5. Film Works, Vol. 10: In the Mirror of Maya Deren [Soundtrack]
  6. Foss: Piano Concertos, Elegy for Anne Frank / Nakamatsu, Kasman
  7. Franz Liszt: Complete Tone Poems, Vol. 2
  8. FRENCH MUSIC 18TH CENTURY: Marijke Miessen
  9. From This Day Forward...: Music and Readings for Weddings
  10. George Frideric Handel: Water Music

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