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The Himalaya Sessions – Vol. V: The Gift to Be Simple
Peter Halstead, piano
Recorded in a tractor barn in Colorado’s Vail Valley in 2006, co-founder Peter Halstead performed an album of works by Aaron Copland. For insights on The Himalaya Sessions – Vol. 5: The Gift to Be Simple, read program notes written by Peter in the booklet below.
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1. Copland—Brison: Fanfare for the Common Man, B Flat (originally C), “Very deliberately” |
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2. Copland: Saturday Night Waltz, from Rodeo, E Flat |
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3. Copland: The Resting-place on the Hill, from the film score, Our Town, E Minor, “Very deliberate” |
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4. Copland: Conversation at the Soda Fountain, from the film score, Our Town, “With unhurried flowing movement,” A Major |
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5. Copland: Story of Our Town, from the film score, Our Town, “Moderate, with calm,” G Major |
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6. Copland: In Evening Air, from the film score, The Cummington Story, B Flat and G Major |
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7. Copland: Midsummer Nocturne, “Slowly, poetically (and somewhat thoughtful),” A Major |
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8. Copland: Down a Country Lane, “Gently flowing, in a pastoral mood,” F Major and D Flat |
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9. Copland—Stanley: Variations on a Shaker Melody, “The Gift to Be Simple,” from Appalachian Spring, C Major |