CLASSICAL
APRIL 2014
COPLAND Piano Concerto, El Salón México, Appalachian Spring, Old American Songs
IMPORT SACD Hybrid/ Stereo/ DSD This release in Praga’s Reminiscences series, which features audiophile SACD remasters of historic Price Code: CA24 recordings, focuses on the music of American (Suggested Retail Price: $24.98) composer Aaron Copland. Four major works are included, ranging from the 1926 Piano Concerto to the composer’s Old American Songs, composed in 1952. Baritone William Warfield is the featured soloist in the songs (with composer conducting), while Copland himself plays the lead in the concerto. Also included are the popular and much loved El Salón México and Appalachian Spring.
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DEBUSSY Chamber Music - Prélude à l’après-midi d’un Faune, Cello Sonata, Rêverie, Violin Sonata, La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin, Piano Trio No.1 Prazák Quartet, Kinsky Trio Prague Praga • PRD 250302 IMPORT SACD Hybrid/ Stereo/ DSD Better known for his works for orchestra or solo piano, Claude Debussy also composed a Price Code: CA24 wealth of beautiful chamber music. This disc (Suggested Retail Price: $24.98) featuring the Prazák Quartet and the Kinsky Trio Prague (and invited guests) offers a selection of six works, ranging from the Piano Trio No.1 to a fascinating chamber arrangement of the always popular Prélude à l’après-midi d’un Faune. This audiophile quality multi-channel SACD from Praga presents these works in the best sonic quality possible.
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Aaron Copland (piano), William Warfield (baritone), New York Philharmonic, Leonard Bernstein, Utah Symphony Orchestra, Maurice Abravanel, London Symphony Orchestra, Antal Dorati, Columbia Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Copland Praga • PRD 350086