Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man, Rodeo Ballet & Appalachian Spring

"...remains at the head of the pack...I about jumped out of my skin when the opening thump of the bass drum and cymbals exploded from my speakers."
-- Fanfare

"...recorded so sensationally that some audiophiles may purchase the record to test the their systems' dynamic response."
-- Creative Loafing

"...the soaring lines and dramatic brass capture a wonderful glow."
-- High Performance

"Louis Lane and the Atlanta Symphony offer fine performances and remain at the head of the pack for uncompromising audiophile sound."
-- Fanfare

This spectacular recording, recorded in 1981 and released in 1982, won kudos from the critics for both sound and performance. One of the earliest available CDs, it was known to audiophiles the world over for stunning clarity from its opening track.