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The tender land / Aaron Copland.
Author:
Copland, Aaron, 1900-1990.

Everett, Horace, librettist.

Brunelle, Philip, 1943-

Plymouth Music Series (Musical group)
Publication Information:
London, England : Virgin Classics, ℗1990.
Call Number:
B COPL TL P32 2067A-B
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Physical Description:
2 audio discs (106 min., 35 sec.) : digital, stereo ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note:
Additional number on container: 353 776-238 (Deutsche Bestsellnummer).

Opera in 3 acts.

Libretto by Horace Everett.

Ed. recorded: Boosey and Hawkes.

Compact discs.

Notes by Michael Fleming and Philip Brunelle and synopsis by the composer in English, French, and German; with libretto in English ([115] p. : ill.).
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Contents:
Prelude The front yard of the Moss home Two little bits of metal The arrival of the postman Opening the package This is like the dress I never had Dance and exit Once I thought I'd never grow up Ma's entrance Remember the boy that used to call Entrance of Martin and Top Martin and Top enter the farmyard We've been north Grandpa meets the boys A stranger may seem strange that's true Interlude: Martin and Top make horseplay The invitation The promise of living The graduation eve supper The supper ends Try makin' peace Thank you, thank you all The invitation to dance Stomp your foot upon the floor Dance music and dialogue Party music back in the house Oh, I was goin' a-courtin' The dancing resumes You dance real well! Laurie ... you know, Laurie In love? in love? The Tender Land Grandpa's confrontation Party farewell Introduction Martin alone Laurie, Laurie ... Daylight will come in such short time Dialogue That's crazy Interlude: Daybreak The sun is coming up Laurie's farewell All thinking's done
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