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  • Copland's beat seems to be pretty clear, though. Maybe it was under-rehearsed, or maybe prepped by Bernstein at different tempi. Either way, direct from the composer's concept to the orchestra has a genuineness that is worth hearing. Personally I am always interested to hear how the "is hearing is his own composition in his head".

  • The development section starts slowly and lyrically then builds in tempo and enthusiasm. Bernstein did the same in his 1980's recording with the NYPO. Personally I like the tempi in the contrapuntal (fugue) section. It is characteristic of Copland's string passages (Hoedown, Billy The Kid, even Applachian Spring). The tempo adds to the exuberance of the section as it leads into the majestic finale.

    It's always nice to hear the composer's interpretation, as he intended it to be played.

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  • Aaron Copland never considered himself to be a good conductor. But, what a great composer he was.

  • With all respect, Maestro Copeland seems to be following the orchestra in numerous places.

    Best to close one's eyes and enjoy the great composition and fabulous orchestra.

  • Interesting. I am not sure it is "too fast", rather that he is not listening to the orchestra[!]. It seems what he is hearing is his own composition in his head and is not conducting the orchestra, rather playing it for his own internal ear.

  • Too fast, even w/Copland conducting. This movement should have more room to BREATHE, so to speak ... and the NYPO strings sound almost hard-pressed to keep up with the tempo.

  • America's greatest composer, conducting the great American symphony.

  • Incredible!

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