Leonard Slatkin - Copland: Music For Films (1994)

This is a great series of recordings. Leonard Slatkin has generally chosen the right balance of music for the composers used in the series (with terrific cover art from Thomas Hart Benton). This disc is devoted to Copland's film music. The treat here is a version of The Heiress Suite reconstructed by Arnold Freed. Copland's talent for writing for films rested in his ability to identify and maintain themes, at the same time not slacking on the transitional details. This belongs in any Copland collection. --Paul Cook

Tracklist:
01. Leonard Slatkin - Morning on the Ranch (4:33)
02. Leonard Slatkin - The Gift (4:52)
03. Leonard Slatkin - Dream March (2:30)
04. Leonard Slatkin - Circus Music (1:46)
05. Leonard Slatkin - Walk to the Bunkhouse (2:43)
06. Leonard Slatkin - Grandfather's Story (3:47)
07. Leonard Slatkin - Happy Ending (3:08)
08. Leonard Slatkin - Our Town (9:06)
09. Leonard Slatkin - The Heiress Suite (8:14)
10. Leonard Slatkin - New England Countryside (From "The City") (5:12)
11. Leonard Slatkin - Barley Wagons (From "Of Mice and Men") (2:12)
12. Leonard Slatkin - Sunday Traffic (From "The City") (2:29)
13. Leonard Slatkin - Grovers Corners (From "Our Town") (2:21)
14. Leonard Slatkin - Threshing Machines (From "Of Mice and Men") (2:58)
15. Leonard Slatkin - Prairie Journal (Music for Radio) (11:46)