Description
Copland & Barber – Fanfare for the Common Man / Adagio for Strings CD
UPC: 028947833536
MPN: 478 3353 DB
Brand Name: DECCA
Overview
This inspiring DECCA Virtuoso release unites two of America’s most beloved composers: Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber. Featuring Fanfare for the Common Man, Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, and Barber’s iconic Adagio for Strings, these timeless works evoke America’s open landscapes, resilience, and emotional depth.
Product Features
- Format: Audio CD (Compilation)
- Total Timing: 60:38 minutes
- Release Year: 2011
- Label: DECCA (Universal Music Group)
- Series: Virtuoso – “Seriously good recordings from Decca and Deutsche Grammophon”
- Booklet: Quick-read notes included
- Country of Manufacture: EU
Interesting Facts
- Barber’s Adagio for Strings has been associated with grief since 1945, when it was broadcast to announce the death of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
- Aaron Copland (1900–1990) captured the sound of the American frontier, celebrating both its grandeur and its democratic spirit.
- The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra under Zubin Mehta delivers a powerful interpretation of Copland’s Fanfare and Appalachian Spring.
- David Zinman conducts the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra in vibrant performances of Rodeo and Barber’s Adagio.
- The DECCA Virtuoso series is designed for listeners seeking both quality and accessibility—ideal for building a classical collection.
Track Listing
Aaron Copland (1900–1990)
- Fanfare for the Common Man – 2:47 2–9. Appalachian Spring – Suite – 23:38 Performed by Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra / Zubin Mehta
10–13. Rodeo – 25:32 Performed by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / David Zinman
Samuel Barber (1910–1981)
- Adagio for Strings – 8:41 Performed by Baltimore Symphony Orchestra / David Zinman
Publishers
- Compilation ©2011 Decca Music Group Limited
- ℗2011 Decca Music Group Limited
- Distributed by Universal Music Group
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