Overview

Conductor Case Scaglione leads a program of celebration and inspiration. Copland’s famous Appalachian Spring Suite evokes the simplicity and grandeur of American pioneer life, while Lincoln Portrait sets Abraham Lincoln’s stirring words to music, honoring liberty and unity—perfect for America’s 250^th anniversary. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, born from oppression, emerges as a powerful statement of endurance and triumph.

Aaron Copland · Appalachian Spring Suite (Original13-Piece Instrumentation)
Aaron Copland · Lincoln Portrait
Dmitri Shostakovich · Symphony No. 5