Eugene Ormandy - Copland: Billy the Kid / and 50 similar items

Catalog Number: LSC-3184 Condition Details: Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing (front/back); spots of surface abrasion on front and discoloration on back. Inner-sleeve is Red Seal poly-lined paper; two seams partially split. Spine is barely readable with heavy wear and splits. Harsh shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Bottom-edge has one split near center, most of top-edge split from corners. Opening is crisp with signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.) Tracks: Billy The Kid Appalachian Spring About The Record: Copland: Billy the Kid Suite - Appalachian Spring, by Eugene Ormandy, features the Philadelphia Orchestra's vibrant interpretations of two iconic Aaron Copland ballet works that capture the essence of American frontier and rural life. The Billy the Kid Suite draws from the 1938 ballet depicting the outlaw's dramatic story through evocative vignettes like the open prairie and gunfights, showcasing Copland's distinctive rhythmic energy and folk-inspired melodies. Appalachian Spring, presented here in its full orchestral version (adapted at Ormandy's request from the original chamber score with added material not in the standard suite), portrays a Shaker-inspired celebration of spring and pioneer simplicity, highlighted by the beloved variations on the hymn Simple Gifts. This recording stands out for Ormandy's enthusiastic, big-orchestra approach to these mid-20th-century American classics, emphasizing their lyrical sweep and rhythmic vitality, and it remains a fan-favorite among enthusiasts for its polished yet spirited performances. No hit singles or chart positions apply to this classical album.