Composer of the Week - Aaron Copland - Episode 5

Donald Macleod explores Copland's relationship with the irrepressible Leonard Bernstein, an acolyte who became a fast friend and ultimately a vital musical conduit. Bernstein was a great admirer of Copland's fiercely aggressive Piano Variations and gave a memorable performance of the work at a party after the two first met. Like a giant bomb (The Second Hurricane - Act 1) Chorus of the High School of Music and Art, New York City New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein (conductor) Sony SMK 60560 - Tr 7 Piano Sonata Leonard Bernstein (piano) BMG GD 60915 - Trs 8-10 Danzon Cubano, version for 2 pianos William Chapman Nyaho, Susanna Garcia (pianos) Centaur CRC 2405 - Tr 7 Connotations New York Philharmonic Leonard Bernstein (conductor) Deutsche Gramophon 431 672-2 - Tr 9.