Copland-Third Symphony; Appalachian Spring Suite; Fanfare for the Common Man .This release--part of a wave that will soon grow tidal in honor of the 100th anniversary of Aaron Copland in 2000--doesn't exactly rewrite the map on America's beloved composer. It collects three of his most familiar works created during (and, in varying degrees, reacting to) his country's experience of World War II: the version of "Appalachian Spring" for orchestral suite, the "Fanfare for the Common Man," and the Third Symphony (which incorporates the fanfare in its final movement and, as Copland himself wrote, reflects the "euphoric spirit of the country" following the war's conclusion). But the charismatic Eiji Oue proves to have a convincing and sensitive connection to these works.

TRACK LISTING

1. Fanfare For The Common Man
2. Appalachian Spring Suite
3. Third Symphony: Molto Moderato
4. Third Symphony: Allegro Molto
5. Third Symphony: Andantino Quasi Allegretto
6. Third Symphony: Molto Deliberato