Copland conducts his "Tender Land Suite" -- Stephen Clark, principal clarinet ('77)

A live 1977 performance of Aaron Copland conducting the suite from his opera, "The Tender Land", with The University of Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, during OU's 3-day "Aaron Copland Contemporary Music Festival" (April 6-8, 1977). **Stephen Clark, principal clarinetist. ***BONUS***Includes Copland's verbal remarks about this work, just seconds prior to the performance. (Music starts at 1:50) EVETS KRALC PRODUCTIONS

[@beth_levin_piano]

Thank you!

[@quinftbl]

Truly American music by the dean of American composers.

[@stephenclark7932]

Music starts at the 1:50 minute mark, following Mr. Copland's opening comments

[@stephenclark7932]

The chorus joins the orchestra at the 13:42 minute mark of this video.

[@obirch23]

This Opera is marvellous, as is the suite (which isn't performed with Chorus as much as it should!)

[@peterdegroef]

Verry nice suite and with the composer him self!

[@Kinopanorama1]

Inspired and inspiring.

[@peterdegroef]

Stephen jou are playing for Copland Verry nice solo. Not every can sea play it for copland!

[@stephenclark7932]

Thank you for listening, Peter!