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Album · 1995

The Contemporary American ‘C’

by Copland, Creston, Crumb, Carter, Cage

Released
August 1995
Label
BIS
Catalogue no.
CD-52
Tracklist
16 tracks
Length
1:09:30
Country
SE

“The Contemporary American ‘C’” is an album by Copland, Creston, Crumb, Carter, Cage, released in 1995 on BIS. The original release has 16 tracks with a running time of 1:09:30. The line-up features Ingrid Lindgren (piano), Gert Mortensen (timpani), Eva Knardahl (piano), Jussi Siirala (piano) and Pekka Savijoki (alto saxophone).

Who played on The Contemporary American ‘C’

  • Ingrid Lindgren piano on 5 tracks
  • Gert Mortensen timpani on 4 tracks
  • Eva Knardahl piano on 3 tracks
  • Jussi Siirala piano on 3 tracks
  • Pekka Savijoki alto saxophone on 3 tracks
  • Kroumata percussion on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. 1 Piano Sonata: I. Molto moderato - Allegro - Tempo I — Aaron Copland 8:47
  2. 2 Piano Sonata: II. Vivace — Aaron Copland 5:04
  3. 3 Piano Sonata: III. Andante sostenuto — Aaron Copland 9:53
  4. 4 Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano: I. With vigor — Paul Creston 4:06
  5. 5 Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano: II. With tranquility — Paul Creston 4:54
  6. 6 Sonata for Alto Saxophone and Piano: III. With gaiety — Paul Creston 3:43
  7. 7 Five Pieces for Piano: I. — George Crumb 2:46
  8. 8 Five Pieces for Piano: II. — George Crumb 1:04
  9. 9 Five Pieces for Piano: III. — George Crumb 3:20
  10. 10 Five Pieces for Piano: IV. — George Crumb 1:07
  11. 11 Five Pieces for Piano: V. — George Crumb 5:17
  12. 12 Pieces for Timpany: IV. Recitativ — Elliott Carter 3:22
  13. 13 Pieces for Timpany: VI. Canto — Elliott Carter 2:52
  14. 14 Pieces for Timpany: I. Saëta — Elliott Carter 4:01
  15. 15 Pieces for Timpany: VIII. March — Elliott Carter 2:30
  16. 16 Second Construction — John Cage 6:44

Production

  • Robert von Bahr producer, recording
  • Greger Hallin instrument technician
  • Michael Bergek recording
  • Siegbert Ernst editor

More albums by Copland, Creston, Crumb, Carter, Cage

The Tender Land · KOCH International Classics Copland: Appalachian Spring / Gould: Spirituals for String Choir and Orchestra · Everest Records Billy the Kid / Symphony no. 3 · Everest Records Rodeo (Four Dance Episodes) / Appalachian Spring (Suite) · Seraphim Fanfare for the Common Man · EMI Eminence The Best of Copland · CBS Records Masterworks The American Clarinet A Centenary Tribute Aaron Copland: Kammermusik American Chamber Music · Sony Music Billy The Kid / Rodeo · CBS Third Symphony · Everest Records

Frequently asked questions

Who played on The Contemporary American ‘C’?

The line-up of The Contemporary American ‘C’ includes Ingrid Lindgren (piano), Gert Mortensen (timpani), Eva Knardahl (piano), Jussi Siirala (piano), Pekka Savijoki (alto saxophone) and Kroumata (percussion).

Which label released The Contemporary American ‘C’?

The Contemporary American ‘C’ was released in 1995 on BIS (CD-52).

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