Michael Tilson Thomas - Ives: Concord Symphony, Copland: Organ Symphony on CD

Description

Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony follow their recently completed Mahler cycle with a series of new live recordings, including the Henry Brant arrangement of Ives' Concord Symphony uniquely paired with Copland's Organ Symphony featuring Paul Jacobs. Following the recent completion of their award-winning and ground-breaking Mahler recording project, Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony will continue to bolster their discography with recordings from both the core classical repertoire as well as works new to or rarely heard by audiences. The new recordings reflect the broad range of programming that has been a hallmark of the 15-year MTT/SFS partnership. The new releases, recorded live in concert in the orchestra's home Davies Symphony Hall, will be available as Hybrid SACDs. The first of these new releases includes Ives' Concord Symphony arranged by Pulitzer-prize winning composer Henry Brant, uniquely paired with Copland's Organ Symphony featuring Paul Jacobs. Personnel: Paul Jacobs (organ), San Francisco Symphony, Michael Tilson Thomas (conductor)