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Hilde Somer, piano
This might be my favorite recording of this piece. Hilde Somer who died way too young was one of the finest interpreters of 20th century repertoire there was. Her clarity was a mix of intellectual brilliance, great technique and analytical precision but always in service to the intentions of the music. I didn't know this was out on CD. The recording also has the Violin Sonata with Carroll Glenn playing violin. I recall reading that Copland, himself, coached them on that piece I believe he remarked on a bell like tone they'd found in the piece that he didn't realize he'd put there. I can't imagine he didn't also coach Hilde Somer on the Piano Sonata, too.
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