Russell Ger conducts Copland Appalachian Spring. Part 3/3

[ightwoman]

BRAVO!! I want to jump up and yell bravo but I know it would upset my cats... There simply cannot be a more evocative piece of music in the classical repertoire. I am not embarrassed to say I was brought to tears, not only by the magnificent performance of the musicians but by the incredible emotional connection the conductor has with them and the score. Thank you to all involved!

[keo72596]

2:17

it still gives me chills to this day :)

[joshuabil]

2:49 and on out has always been my favorite portion of AS.

[wmo1234]

My clumsy and inadequate words cannot describe the wonder and majesty of this piece of music - nor can it convey my appreciation and love for which this music is. As I work my beehives this spring, I am constantly reminded of the beauty of the Earth and our humble attempts at expression of this Love. Copeland, by this wonderful rendition, describes it perfectly. At 2:15 I cannot hold back my tears. Thank for such wonderful work and the realization that life if short, sweet and a miracle.

[xcracer2]

that's excellent. I'm glad this is on here. Fantastic conducting, and fantastic students!

[SordidGuy]

Nice performance. Copeland was a freaking GENIOUS!!!!!!

[Kiddfan777]

This is some of the finest American classical music ever.

[IZaya2011]

amazing peice, the trombone part is realy high. But i love hearing the music, and its great how copland and zdechlik use the same theme. Well except variations of it.

[xdieromanticx12]

How come Appalachian Springs sounds like Chorale and Shaker Dance by John Zdechlik?

Just wondering. They are both great pieces, this year for marching band we are marching Aaron Copland, and this song as the closer. Last year, we marching Chorale and Shaker Dance as the closer. Weird.

[CzarXII]

app. spring was written b4 but they are both based on the song Simple Gifts which was a shaker tune and possibly celtic folk tunes.

[FoleyMusic]

Nice interpritation, it seemed quite original to me - different from the Copland conducts Copland album I'm used to. Conductor seemed to be quite on the big side compared to what I was trained, but still effective. Nicely done

[tmil3844]

love the change at 2:17 :) intense

[ninjafiddler72]

The conductor actually smiles! It makes all the difference to the musicians who are playing. Encourages them!

[keo72596]

@ninjafiddler72 Agreed, I love when my conductors do that!

[ShriekingDeath]

My 3 and 6 year old enjoyed this so much they danced and leaped from beginning to end. They might not sit through an entire concert yet, but they enjoyed your performance in their own way all the same. Thanks.

[megHan24689]

I love the ending hymn

[shengzhoumi]

Amazing, I love the clarinet's tone!

[acbeckiv]

phenomenal.