Music for a Great City
Music for a Great City is an orchestral composition by Aaron Copland completed in 1964. The piece was commissioned by the London Symphony Orchestra in celebration of its sixtieth anniversary season and is dedicated to the members of the orchestra. The music was first performed in the Royal Festival Hall on May 26, 1964, with Copland conducting.
Movements
- Skyline
- Night Thoughts
- Subway Jam
- Toward the Bridge
Most recent recordings
- Copland Conducts Music for a Great City & Statements for Orchestra — Aaron Copland, London Symphony Orchestra (2024) Spotify
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