Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man - BBC Proms 2012

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Marin Alsop leads the São Paulo Symphony Orchestra in the opening section of Copland's Fanfare for the Common Man.
This concert was broadcast live on BBC Radio 3; it is available on-demand for seven days after broadcast. Radio 3 is streamed in HD sound online. Scheduled broadcast on BBC Two, Saturday 18th August at 8.00pm.
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[@washingtonlass]

WHY WOULD YOU CUT IT THERE?! That was one of the BEST performances of that I've heard! Do you KNOW how hard it is to herd brass, let alone get all FIVE trumpets in tune and in unison like that? Lord, put up the whole damn thing....!!!

[@artm5294]

This the dumbest performance I have ever seen. One a scale of 1 to 10 this has got to be a minus 10! 👎👎👎🇨🇦

[@ap2760]

It's the time of the Elites now-we have squandered our opportunity

[@oldschooldrumcorps]

See Drum Corps International or DCI to hear some fantastic young talent perform this and many other Copland compositions while marching and maneuvering in competitions around the U.S., specifically Carolina Crown 2012 performance called “For the Common Good”, which features the “Fanfare For the Common Man” in their competitive production. If you liked the sound of 5 trumpets, try 35 in an outdoor environment with all the challenges of performing in tune, in time and being spatially distanced while executing various drill formations. You just might like it,or at least learn to appreciate another art form expressing the soul and spirit of Aaron Copland’s composition.

[@billmcgeemusic]

I've been playing Trumpet for 60 years - this is as close to perfect as it comes... much better than Bernstein and the NY Philharmonic's version - Perfect Technique

[@smijification]

Might find it - in full - on BBC iPlayer. It was included on BBC 2 - 60 Years of Classics (broadcast in April 2024)😊

[@kn4cc755]

Why would anybody fade out the ending to this magnificent piece? BBC?

[@bikedawg]

MORONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TennesseeHomesteadUSA]

Thanks for helping me avoid that ! Click...

[@jamesbeam5373]

Cause they're idiots.

[@KentDonaldson]

Really like Copland's music. No one (in my opinion) manages to evokes the amazing wilderness of the US quite like he does.

[@AckzaTV]

Yes it really does make you feel like you're in the wild west and I'm in san diego lol

[@RoyADane]

I would say "Grand Canyon Suite" by Grofe does a pretty good job.

[@anaccount8474]

The opening theme is one of those perfect combination of notes that every composer dreams of writing. It's one of those pieces that you can't imagine not knowing, and which every composer when hearing it for the first time would kick themselves for not thinking of it.

[@airmcd86]

So true!!!

[@princeharming8963]

Yes!

[@mikemcgibney]

And the trumpets play the opening with such precision!

[@billmcgeemusic]

This is the sound of The United States - Majestic and Proud.. just the right intervals and articulation - Much more patriotic than those other songs... I stand proud with this fanfare

[@jroysims44]

Kinda short, but it still gave me goosebumps and made me cry at the same time. Copland knew. That's America.

[@danjrael1]

It's a tribute to the common man, the unsung hero of everyday life. No one is more important than anyone else.

[@JohnHoranzy]

That is until the workers at the sewage plant go on strike for a living wage.

[@eyeout]

I’m more important than you.

[@concerned1]

If anything, the absence of polyphony suggests that the composer is suggesting that the common man is a simpleton. In no way am I suggesting that the common man is a simpleton. I’m saying the composer is saying that by way of the simplicity of the composition.

[@eyeout]

@@concerned1 I’ll bet you don’t consider yourself a common man despite you being the most average common person around.

[@concerned1]

@@eyeout comment above edited for clearer meaning.

[@rowleymoore6769]

The BBC Proms are some of the best performances of works to ever be broadcast - no pretence and the excitement of entertainment always!

[@drricksjoquist4358]

Excepting the New York Philharmonic

[@rfrancespizarro2972]

They have a distinctly "British" flair; subtle, maybe even understated, yet always on point when it comes to "The Point." And soo many citizens of the world do seem to miss The Point, sometimes including me. Hey at least I'll admit when I'm wrong 🙂 I may be an American, but my parents taught me better than that! 😉

[@mortalfrog0815]

jesus, what's wrong with you? you can't cut it off there absolutely brilliant playing btw

[@kennethpace9887]

BBC doesn't want Common Man to get too cocky

[@michaelmcgowan6703]

No shit ! WTF ?!?!?!?

[@tormarquis]

They probably have limited license to publish the free version..... you probably can buy the full version for a minimal cost all you CHEAPSKATE 🤔 S

[@QueenY-co7es]

Don’t you dare disrespect my Jesus I love him

[@DaMorg3]

Yeah I was RUH ROH RAGGY!

[@redabdab]

Jeez! Why would you fade out such a magnificent work, and when so superbly played? What is wrong with you?!

[@PointyTailofSatan]

ELP's version is so amazing, I can't hear the orchestral version without hearing Emerson's playing in my mind.

[@lucyfoster4082]

Keith Emerson liked this music so much, he named his son Aaron.

[@hereticpariah6_66]

There's a live version you might wanna look up...

[@gordonbergslien30]

Rest in peace, Keith...@@lucyfoster4082

[@BassoII]

Brilliant performance of a brilliant composition. I can’t believe they didn't finish it. I feel cheated…….

[@user-AZ-phil]

Agreed

[@bigdog4273]

Yes, why would they fade it out? Did they not realize the majesty, solemnity and power of this instrumental. The horns were magnificent. This piece has had the power to move men!

[@baibaandersson9454]

Super brilliant playing!!!!!! Best. Very musically!!!!! Thank you San Paolo master musicians!!!

[@samsing2300]

For everyone complaining about the tempo, try playing the 1st trumpet part!! Also, so much purity and beauty in the sound of this trumpet section! Truly wonderful! ..and yes I wish it didn't cut out in the middle of the piece.....

[@iamunnameable]

+samsing2300 I agree with you on the 1st trumpet part being a pain in the chops, believe me, I've played it. But if there's one thing I've learned from Herseth, it's not about how it feels, its how it sounds. Even though it is a beast to play for the brass, it should be reverent and majestic, not too fast.

[@josephcarlbreil5380]

I prefer trumpets in C [no transpotition] to those in B-flat.

[@VeryBadTim]

First trumpet is for leaders, which by your statement as proof, you are clearly not. Out of my way you go... all the way to 3rd trumpet. Thanks for the support.

[@jamesbrunner631]

samsing2300 ,

[@Mooseman327]

And it's still too fast. Harder to play it right...slower.

[@baibaandersson9454]

Thank you again and again. Playd in one music frase. Brilliant musicians!!! Absolut fanastic teknicaly. Very sad that so short.

[@curtisdaniel9294]

Marvelous Brazilian Musicians playing an American Composer's Music in a London Concert Hall! 😊 Music for Everyone! Thanks BBC ! I really appreciate this.

[@user-AZ-phil]

Just goes to show that music crosses borders and cultures!

[@pauloferreira1235]

Belíssimo!! Parabéns aos músicos da Orquestra do Estado de São Paulo. Brasil.

[@marialuisamilhomempiva2262]

We played this song at the opening of my school's Inner Games, at the entrance to the torch. I got goosebumps

[@olensoifer9901]

It's not like this is an overlong piece. Why would you cut off the recording before the end?

[@sergiosavinotancredi2933]

Un video meraviglioso che ancora oggi fa scorrere lacrime di tristezza e di orgoglio!

[@rohnkd4hct260]

Beautiful piece of music

[@docluv14]

One of the single greatest pieces of music.

[@stanastan977]

Absolutely! If that doesn't get your ticker started you're not alive!

[@alexandercalder2143]

What an amazing piece of music!

[@jaynesharp851]

For you Arthur Labinjo Hughes you poor child who suffered when you should never have done so. May you rest in peace.

[@aamirbeg7035]

A fantastic tune for times of stress

[@seanhardman956]

Best music composition of all time

[@timothyhowsare8570]

Now way! The Eroica by Beethoven 🙂

[@briank8839]

They cut off the last 15 seconds so they can call this a promo! The best part of the song. Up until then it was the best rendition I can recall of the Fanfare. Whatever they are selling, the bad taste in my mouth says "no way".

[@tylermiller1954]

Loving the C tuba it sounds beautiful.

[@user-AZ-phil]

I agree! There are still several beats yet to play!

[@Aurora1663]

Best Copland performance 👏👏👏👏✨✨👏👏👏from Brazil ✨✨👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@AllenAcNguyen]

I like this music, this was Band and the Orchestra playing.

[@TheTrueMatr1x]

This music hardwires my ears to my eyes... every single time.

[@stanastan977]

What a magnificent tribute to the nation I adore.

[@PatrickBateman191]

What a tragedy to end this piece like this !

[@jej3451]

damn it cut out right when they were transitioning into "We Will Rock You" by Queen

[@Willcaballero]

Ugh! Why would they cut it like 20 seconds until the end! I was feeling all inspired n' stuff...

[@micoforion]

BBC under Tories, cuts, cuts, cuts !!! lol

[@maurielknight7715]

@@micoforion 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@hernalkedol3938]

@@maurielknight7715 bu

[@mortypawsgaming9877]

I like garfeild

[@user-AZ-phil]

I agree. The cut was an unwanted jolt!

[@computerentity]

Great piece.

[@dariopinto1284]

Wonderful.

[@axecoppal]

I have been up this morning for about 2 hours and have had 2 good strong cups of coffee. Listening to this has inspired me, it is time to take a heroic dump!

[@claradoueil3088]

It’s fantastic

[@andyfield7397]

For all the hard working Joes and Joannes who don't make a fuss yet help their neighbours and contribute quietly to society. We Salute You.

[@MattRausch-gg5on]

I think of all the young American, British and Canadian soldiers that stormed the Normandy Beaches when I hear this anthem!

[@sergiolufernandes]

E pensar que a primeira vez que eu ouvi essa sinfonia foi numa adaptação de uma banda de rock progressivo, Emerson, Lake & Palmer!

[@lucasdesouzasoares2461]

A primeira vez que eu ouvi essa sinfonia foi numa adaptação para March Band (banda marcial) norte americana que eu amo, chamada Carolina Crown, na final do campeonato internacional em 2012. A versão é belíssima! Recomendo

[@marcosaureliocarvalhodossa5249]

Eu também.... é um épico da música mundial!

[@jimiguitar100]

Beautiful

[@Fercough]

And out Come Altrincham FC, this is our anthem. It's a wonderful piece.

[@southlondon86]

Beautiful!!!

[@eerosiljander4622]

I had a metallurgist friend Mr. "Yka M. - Pamela bag horseman" that was "semper FI". NEVER LET ME DOWN. 🎉

[@eduardocandia378]

Excelente Maestro Dante!

[@Herodotus3]

Love the percussion. THE GONE KICKS ARSE.

[@DBR00]

Good evening from Athens. I’m Bob Costas and welcome to the 212th day of what seems to be a never ending summer Olympic event.

[@rammergramps]

fantastic

[@mace2gorc872]

amazing...gave me chills!! This is what I call music

[@stefanocorbelli8060]

Fantastici,senza parole

Parabens aos colegas da OSESP que muito nos orgulham! Deus abençoe a todos! Silvio Flórido Banda Sinfônica do Estado de S.Paulo

[@robertsteele7966]

One of the greatest openings for the Olympics ever well done Canada 🇨🇦

[@CCYTGamer]

This is a great song I love it

[@FifthContinentMusic]

It isn't a 'song' because there are no lyrics. It's a 'instrumental' work. Get it?

[@mrman8663]

@@FifthContinentMusic 🗿

[@Aurora1663]

The best 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Brazil has the most talented musicians 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@meaty109]

Trumpets are tight....Nice work guys

[@user-wb6ye1xi2u]

“To believe in God is to know that all the rules will be fair, and that there will be wonderful surprises.” - Ugo Betti

[@richardwalker9826]

a great inspiring way to start your day! bravo! good way to test the bass reponse of your headphones

[@boobaSL]

this was hw for music in our skool 👌

[@peglord]

amazing

[@fernandostellaquintas7180]

Maravilhoso...

[@happyhurricane5921]

And here he is, the record breaking, history making 16 times, the champion of the woooooorlllld,,, Phil the powwweeeeerr tayyyyloooooorrrr

[@davidstopher7020]

I really dont like videos that cut off the end. The music is beautiful.

[@opertinicy]

Can certainly hear the relics of this wonderful piece in some of John William's compositions, particularly in 'Summon the Heroes'.

[@walshamite]

I guees a listener either perceives the music of John Williams as derivative or as merely influenced. Take your pick.

[@larrystaley21]

Hearing it now with the Paris Summer Games Opening Ceremony.

[@danterry3776]

THANK YOU LADIES!

[@alexandrelinodefreitas5246]

É FANTÁSTICO.

[@rodhanson7112]

AND CARL PARLMER PLAYS THE DRUMS IN THIS TUNE AND HE WAS A GREAT ONE 😁

[@jonataszacarias1]

Muito, muito bom....

[@flowermoongacha8443]

amazing :))))))))))))

[@StereoSpace]

Wow. Stunning music!

[@darkangelkate3950]

This should be played at full volume in the House of the American Government before any session begins

[@tampelser7360]

well done

[@PetrolHeadBrasil]

São Paulo Symphony Orchestra, from my loved city: São Paulo!!! =D

[@_Chuvisco_]

Parabéns!

[@RockChannel213]

This is the only Prom I went to last year, it was brilliant!

[@lorraine8881]

I like this!

[@mortypawsgaming9877]

I like garfeild

[@davidwelch6796]

I am sure Sir Henry would not have approved of this appalling fade out of such a well played and wonderful piece of music.

[@oscarcravioto1337]

This is nice

[@tjp1451]

Conductors kill me 😂

[@Anilove1]

I'm looking for the music sheet for this particular piece! Does anyone knows where I can buy it?

[@El-Mac795]

Phil the power taylor 🙌

[@beatzzz01]

WOW!

[@tudordiva]

They are all standing. I can't think of any better way to perform this piece.

[@ThomasWilliams89]

AND NOW LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! HERE HE IS, FROM STOKE ON TRENT ENGLAND, THE RECORD BREAKING, HISTORY MAKING, SIXTEEN TIMES!!! THE CHAMPION, OF THE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORRLD!!! ITS PHIL!!! THE POWEEEER, TAAAAYYYLOOOR!!!!!!!!

[@abelsincain]

Great Copland piece

[@jonathonjakobo]

awesome

[@mortypawsgaming9877]

I like garfeild

[@amois03]

Gorgeous presentation! I'm so proud that we have some super talented people to represent Brazil in the classical music around the world.

[@dhm3115]

Hi0505 Brazil is represented as sucking in everything.

[@TechnologyTalks01]

Man! Jus the brass, didn't think a piece could sound so good with only brass.

[@johnalexanderavila3423]

Esta pieza siempre me transporta a un tribunal.

[@Gogettor]

G A T I VI D E O.

[@elcanaldefloru-senpai2994]

Gente de otros países: Es la Fanfarria del hombre común Argentinos con más de 25 años de vida: Es el tema de presentación de Gativideo!!!

[@AckzaTV]

I never knew the name of this song... now it makes sense whenever i hear it on the simpsons

[@manuelfarinelli3839]

Excellent that there is a space for culture these days, very good action to push the BBC currently art.

Congratulations to colleagues OSESP makes us very proud! God bless you all! Silvio Flórido Symphonic Band of the State of S.Paulo

[@jamesslick4790]

My only beef: WHERE THE HELL IS THE REST OF IT, Damn, I was digging this....🤷‍♂️

[@richardchase9811]

stirring as always

[@KJC1975]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

[@dwaterson21]

Wrong song, my guy. You're looking for "Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss.

[@RusTsea196T]

The Like given- and the Like taken away when you cut off without finishing the piece. It was only a few seconds more!