Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Referred to by his peers and critics as "the Dean of American Composers", Aaron Copland is one of the most influential musicians in the history of the United States. His open, slowly changing harmonies in much of his music are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music, evoking the vast American landscape and pioneer spirit. His Third Symphony is one of the primary examples of showing his musical versatility and craftsmanship. Written at the end of World War II, it is known as the essential American symphony that fuses his distinct "Americana" style of the ballets (Rodeo, etc.) with the form of the symphony, which has generally been a European-dominated musical form. The Fanfare for the Common Man, written in 1942, is used as a theme in the fourth movement.
COMPOSER: Aaron Copland
CONDUCTOR: Leonard Bernstein
ORCHESTRA: New York Philharmonic
Recorded in 1986 by Deutsche Grammophon
TRACKLIST:
0:00 - I. Molto moderato
10:59 - II. Allegro molto
19:05 - III. Andantino quasi allegretto
29:25 - IV. Molto deliberator (Fanfare) - Allegro risoluto
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Referred to by his peers and critics as "the Dean of American Composers", Aaron Copland is one of the most influential musicians in the history of the United States. His open, slowly changing harmonies in much of his music are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music, evoking the vast American landscape and pioneer spirit. His Third Symphony is one of the primary examples of showing his musical versatility and craftsmanship. Written at the end of World War II, it is known as the essential American symphony that fuses his distinct "Americana" style of the ballets (Rodeo, etc.) with the form of the symphony, which has generally been a European-dominated musical form. The Fanfare for the Common Man, written in 1942, is used as a theme in the fourth movement.
COMPOSER: Aaron Copland
CONDUCTOR: Leonard Bernstein
ORCHESTRA: New York Philharmonic
Recorded in 1986 by Deutsche Grammophon
TRACKLIST:
0:00 - I. Molto moderato
10:59 - II. Allegro molto
19:05 - III. Andantino quasi allegretto
29:25 - IV. Molto deliberator (Fanfare) - Allegro risoluto
Please be aware that all of the music (and images) featured in this video belong to their respective owners, and I or this channel does not claim any right over them. I upload these solely for archiving purposes, and for the sharing and enjoyment of great music. Monetization is not enabled. If you are the rightful owner of copyrighted material used and would like the video removed from YouTube, please, instead of reporting/striking my channel, leave a comment below with your statement and I will take the video down effective immediately.
![Randall Woolf — Shakedown (1990) [w/ score]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lptGev_iKj0/mqdefault.jpg "Randall Woolf — Shakedown (1990) [w/ score]
Randall Woolf studied composition privately with David Del Tredici and Joseph Maneri, and at Harvard. Recent commissions include works for the Seattle Symphony, Paul Dresher Ensemble, Dogs of Desire orchestra, and a new ballet of Where the Wild Things Are, in collaboration with Maurice Sendak and Septime Webre. His works have also been performed by Kathleen Supové, Bang on a Can/SPIT Orchestra, Kansas City Symphony, David Leisner, Twisted Tutu, Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, and others.
This is Woolf’s very exciting and driving “Shakedown” for chamber orchestra. Robert Carl wrote in the notes of this CD, “Rock Steady” where this recording originates:
“A brilliant sense of orchestration. This applies above all to Randy’s writing for mixed ensembles, such as Shakedown (1990, written for Alea III). Here thirteen players create a sound whose fullness is truly orchestral. Colors are bright and contrasting, sharp and primary, like the best Pop Art. Attacks are edgy and intense, etching lines with the quick violence of a knife-slice. And the music can shrink and balloon in an instant, moving from full-throated tuttis to delicate two-part melody/accompaniment textures.”
COMPOSER: Randall Woolf
CONDUCTOR: Bradley Lubman
ENSEMBLE: New Millennium Ensemble + Meridian Arts Ensemble
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![Randall Woolf — Adrenaline Revival (1996) [w/ score]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/nJQ9HRBUxoE/mqdefault.jpg "Randall Woolf — Adrenaline Revival (1996) [w/ score]
This is Randall Woolfs piece for piano and Digitech TSR 24S processor, performed by his wife, pianist Kathleen Supové. Kathleen Supové has premiered the works of dozens of composers on her Exploding Piano concert series, which involves recitation, costume, theatrical elements such as lighting, and sets.
COMPOSER: Randall Woolf
PIANO: Kathleen Supové
TRACKLIST:
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - I.
2:15 - II.
5:22 - III.
6:39 - IV.
8:52 - V.
9:46 - VI.
11:34 - VII.
12:40 - VIII.
16:25 - IX.
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![Steven Bryant — Concerto for Piano and Orchestral Winds & Percussion (2012) [w/ score]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/oaMXRexm4tk/mqdefault.jpg "Steven Bryant — Concerto for Piano and Orchestral Winds & Percussion (2012) [w/ score]
Steven Bryant wrote about his fantastic piano concerto:
The Concerto for Piano, commissioned by Pamela Mia Paul, is constructed from a single motive: set of descending dyads taken from the opening of Bruce Hornsby’s song “Every Little Kiss” from the album, “The Way It Is.” While I’d taken piano lessons for a few years as a small child, by the time I was in Junior High School, I’d lost interest in playing (well, practicing, to be honest). Hornsby’s playing on this album lured me back to the piano in order to learn and transcribe some of the songs, and thus catalyzed my fascination with composing. Looking back, I can point to that moment as a launching point for my compositional career, so it seemed appropriate to use a tiny cell from his music as the genesis of this work.
Scored for orchestral winds and percussion, the instrumentation is suitable for both symphony orchestras and wind ensembles.
COMPOSER: Steven Bryant
CONDUCTOR: Eugene Migliaro Corporon
PIANO: Pamela Mia Paul
BAND: University of North Texas Wind Symphony
TRACKLIST:
0:00 - Introduction
0:17 - I. Meditative
10:02 - II. Bold, Yet Playful
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