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premiered in:New York, New York, United States (on 1949-12-10)
composer:Aaron Copland (composer) (in 1949)
premiered by:Leonard Bernstein (American conductor, composer, pianist) (on 1949-12-10)
Boston Symphony Orchestra (on 1949-12-10)
Sir Laurence Olivier (on 1949-12-10)
publisher:Boosey & Hawkes (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
was commissioned by:National Broadcasting Company
dedicated to:United Nations (UN)
work list entry:https://www.aaroncopland.com/works/preamble-for-a-solemn-occasion/ [info]

Recordings

DateTitleAttributesArtistLength
recordings
1949-12-10Preamble for a Solemn OccasionLaurence Olivier, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Bernstein6:16
1964-06-13 – 1964-06-14Preamble for a Solemn Occasion (arco 64) - Hymn for the United NationsLondon Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Copland6:01
1964-06-14Preamble for a Solemn OccasionLondon Symphony Orchestra, Aaron Copland6:02
2006-01-10 – 2006-01-11Preamble (for a Solemn Occasion)Christopher Herrick5:06
2010-02-04 – 2010-02-07Preamble for a Solemn OccasionCarolyn Shuster Fournier6:21