Gilbert and the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra release two new titles in their ongoing digital recording series, available from OneGate Media on all major streaming platforms. Both recordings showcase major works by Aaron Copland, in honor of this year’s 250th anniversary of American independence. Captured live in the final concert of the NDREO’s 2020-21 season, the orchestral suite from the composer’s ballet Appalachian Spring is due for release on June 19.

This will be followed on July 3 by Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, recorded live in February 2022 with Grammy-winning American bass Morris Robinson as narrator. Gilbert says: “These are pieces that I think get really to the heart and soul of what makes America great, and it’s nice to be reminded of that these days.” Watch excerpts from both recordings and see Gilbert and Robinson discuss the project here.