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James Bohn, Aaron Copland, Philip Brunelle
Copland: The Tender Land (complete opera)
Genre: Classical

Track Listings (18) - Disc #1
1. The Tender Land, opera: Prelude
2. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 1.: The front yard of the Moss home
3. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 1.: 'Two little bits of metal'
4. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 1.: The arrival of the postman
5. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 2.: Opening the package
6. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 2.: 'This is like the dress I never had'
7. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 2.: Dance and exit
8. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 3.: 'Once I thought I'd never grow'
9. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 3.: Ma's entrance
10. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 3.: 'Remember the boy that used to call', Ma's exit
11. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 4.: Entrance of Martin and Top
12. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 4.: Martin and Top enter the farmyard
13. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 4.: 'We've been north'
14. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 4.: Grandpa meets the boys
15. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 4.: 'A Stranger may seem strange that's true'
16. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 4.: Interlude: Martin and Top make horseplay
17. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 5.: The invitation
18. The Tender Land, opera: Act 1. Scene 5.: 'The promise of living'
Track Listings (24) - Disc #2
1. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 1.: The graduation eve supper
2. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 1.: The supper ends
3. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 1.: Grandpa's toast: 'Try makin' peace'
4. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 1.: Laurie's reply: 'Thank you, thank you all'
5. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 1.: The invitation to dance
6. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 1.: The dance: 'Stomp your foot upon the floor'
7. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 2.: Dance music and dialogue
8. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 3.: Party music back in the house
9. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 3.: 'Oh, I was goin' a-courtin' '
10. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 3.: The dancing resumes
11. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 3.: 'Laurie...you know, Laurie'
12. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 3.: 'In love? in love?'
13. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 3.: 'The Tender Land'
14. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 4.: Grandpa's confrontation
15. The Tender Land, opera: Act 2. Scene 4.: Party farewell
16. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3.: Introduction
17. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 1.: Martin alone
18. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 1.: Laurie, Laurie...'
19. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 1.: 'Daylight will come in such short time'
20. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 1.: 'That's crazy' and exit of Martin and Top
21. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 2.: Daybreak
22. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 2.: 'The sun is coming up'
23. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 2.: Laurie's farewell
24. The Tender Land, opera: Act 3. Scene 2.: 'All thinking's done'

No Description Available. Genre: Classical Music Media Format: Compact Disk Rating: Release Date: 1-APR-1996

CD Details

All Artists: James Bohn, Aaron Copland, Philip Brunelle, Janis Hardy, Plymouth Music Series Orchestra, Soloists of Plymouth Music Series, Elisabeth Comeaux, Sue Herber, Dan Dressen, Agnes Smuda, LeRoy Lehr, Maria Jette, Merle Fristad, Vern Sutton
Title: Copland: The Tender Land (complete opera)
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Virgin
Release Date: 9/23/1992
Album Type: Box set
Genre: Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Historical Periods, Modern, 20th, & 21st Century
Number of Discs: 2
SwapaCD Credits: 2
UPC: 077775925326

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Genre: Classical Music
Media Format: Compact Disk
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Release Date: 1-APR-1996

CD Reviews

So many unknown but great songs

Cory Anderson | Bluemont, Virgina (USA) | 01/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found this opera to contain a very well layed plot. To accompany the plot, Copland has added some very beautiful mealodies for both vocal and orchestral. The music is no surprise for the first time it is listened to. It's typical Copland. Out of my entire collection of music, I treasure this CD the most. The best part about it is that the oprea is in English! I can actually understand what the characters are saying. It's also a great opera to introduce to a preteen or a teen. There is no violence and a rape is only mentioned in a very 'proper' manner. I, myself, am a teen and I might not of ever started listening to opera if it wasn't for this one."

The Tender Land - First Rate Copland

Cory Anderson | 11/23/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is first rate Copland (no doubt about it). Is it first rate Opera? Depends. If your ideal of Opera is Puccini or Verdi or Wagner -- Tender land is not these in American garb.(Wotan in blue Jeans - ? sorry, not this ). It's American Opera, in a style for American Composers. If you like Copland's "easier" style, you'll love this as well. The story is fine and the music serves its purpose - to convey the story's characters feelings and emotions. Brunelle does fine job and the singers serve Aarons music well. If you want the composers' ideas on this work, Copland conducted an abridged version of "Land" that is still available. Interested in other American operas?
Carlisle Floyd's "SUSANNAH" (Curtin, Triegle New Orlean Opera) An absolute must !
Douglas Moore's "THE BALLAD OF BABY DOE" ( Sills, Cassilly NYCO )
Edward Thomas' "DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS" (this is a real sleeper - the critics trounced it but it's a fine work in my opinion -besides, how can you go wrong with Jim Morris in the cast? )
Sam Barbers' "VANESSA".
Give these AMERICAN OPERAS' a try ( and throw out your preconceived notions of what Opera should be . Its new stuff !"