Aaron Copland: Symphony 3, Statements for Orchestra & Billy the Kid

(‘Copland collection’) “should be supplemented with the late-1950s recordings Copland made with the LSO for Everest. This earlier recording of Billy sounds fresher and more joyous than the remake, and is coupled with a broad and often heartfelt reading of Statements (especially in the ‘Subjective’ movement). And I far prefer the incisive and characterful Everest recording of the Third Symphony ! The quality of the Everest remastering is so good and the playing of the LSO so impressive that this is a vital embodiment of Copland’s intentions.” (Rob Cowan, Gramophone)

Recorded: 1958