Copland: Symphony No. 3 & Three Latin American Sketches

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What counts…in this crisp and sensible performance is Slatkin’s concern with the Symphony’s gentler corners…[His] tight control of textures and the finesse of his Detroit musicians also help... — BBC Music Magazine, August 2017, 4 out of 5 stars More…

Release Date: 9th Jun 2017
Catalogue No: 8559844
Label: Naxos
Series: American Classics
Length: 55 minutes

Grammy Awards

60th Awards (2017)

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Copland: Symphony No. 3

Work length45:15

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Slatkin

I. Molto moderato (With Simple Expression)

Track length10:40

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II. Allegro molto

Track length8:35

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III. Andantino quasi allegretto

Track length10:56

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IV. Molto deliberato (Freely, at First)

Track length15:04

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Copland: Three Latin-American Sketches

Work length9:54

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Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Leonard Slatkin

No. 1, Estribillo

Track length3:06

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No. 2, Paisaje Mexicano

Track length3:23

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No. 3, Danza de Jalisco

Track length3:25

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Premiered in 1946, a year after the end of World War II, Copland’s iconic Third Symphony was described by the composer as ‘a wartime piece- or, more accurately, an end-of-war piece- intended to reflect the euphoric spirit of the country at the time.’ The fourth movement, heard on this recording in its original uncut form, opens by quoting one of his most well-known pieces, Fanfare for the Common Man. Copland described the Three Latin American Sketches ‘as being just what the title says. The tunes, the rhythms and the temperament of the pieces are folksy, while the orchestration is bright and snappy and the music sizzles along.’ The Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, visionary conductors, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and an ardent commitment to Detroit. As a community-supported orchestra, the continued success and growth of the institution is driven by generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels. Esteemed conductor Leonard Slatkin became the DSO’s twelfth Music Director, endowed by the Kresge Foundation, in 2008. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the Detroit community, the DSO’s performances include Classical, Pops, Jazz, Young People’s, and Neighborhood concerts, and collaborations with high-profile artists from Steven Spielberg to Kid Rock.

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August 2017

What counts…in this crisp and sensible performance is Slatkin’s concern with the Symphony’s gentler corners…[His] tight control of textures and the finesse of his Detroit musicians also help illuminate the niceties of a work more complex and quicksilver In technique than its monumental poses suggest…Propelled along with the orchestra’s chiselled panache and rhythmic snap, Slatkin’s account [of the Three Latin-American Sketches] is absolutely delicious.

August 2017

The orchestra’s playing is so shapely, so warmly consolatory, it’s difficult not to be won over…Slatkin’s attention to colouristic detail, and the expressive intensity of the Detroit Symphony’s playing, are riveting

July 2017

Slatkin and the Detroiters clearly have the measure of the music and Naxos has provided them with a vibrant recording. Those collecting the Copland volumes in the Naxos American Classics series, of which this is the third, should not hesitate to add this volume.

Classical Ear 17th July 2017

Throughout, Slatkin underlines tonal lustre and clearly woven textures in a committed and characterful, simultaneously dramatic and poetic performance.

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