Episode 5
Donald Macleod explores Copland's relationship with Leonard Bernstein, an acolyte who became a fast friend and ultimately a vital musical conduit.
Donald Macleod explores Copland's relationship with the irrepressible Leonard Bernstein, an acolyte who became a fast friend and ultimately a vital musical conduit. Bernstein was a great admirer of Copland's fiercely aggressive Piano Variations and gave a memorable performance of the work at a party after the two first met.
Like a giant bomb (The Second Hurricane - Act 1)
Chorus of the High School of Music and Art, New York City
New York Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
Sony SMK 60560 - Tr 7
Piano Sonata
Leonard Bernstein (piano)
BMG GD 60915 - Trs 8-10
Danzon Cubano, version for 2 pianos
William Chapman Nyaho, Susanna Garcia (pianos)
Centaur CRC 2405 - Tr 7
Connotations
New York Philharmonic
Leonard Bernstein (conductor)
Deutsche Gramophon 431 672-2 - Tr 9.
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