Fanfare for the common man

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There was radicalism in US music during the 1930s and 40s and much was linked to workers' rights. Of this heroic fanfare Copland explicitly said the composition was 'honouring the common man'. Composer: Aaron Copland Performer: BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Yan Pascal Tortelier Recording date: 07 September 1998 Date of broadcast: 07 September 1998