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Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland (November 14, 1900 – December 2, 1990) was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later a conductor of his own and other American music. Copland was referred to by his peers and critics as "the Dean of American Composers". The open, slowly changing harmonies in much of his music are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music, evoking the vast American landscape and pioneer spirit. He is best known for the works he wrote in the 1930s and 1940s in a deliberately accessible style often referred to as "populist" and which the composer labeled his "vernacular" style. Works in this vein include the ballets Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid and Rodeo, his Fanfare for the Common Man and Third Symphony. In addition to his ballets and orchestral works, he produced music in many other genres, including chamber music, vocal works, opera and film scores. Description above from the Wikipedia page Aaron Copland, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


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Born:
Nov 14, 1900 In Brooklyn, New York
Movie/TV Credits:
10
First Appeared:
In the movie 145 W. 21 1936-01-01
Latest Project:
Movie Paris: The Luminous Years 2010-12-14
Known For
Poster of Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait
Poster of Are My Ears on Wrong?: A Profile of Charles Ives
Poster of New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts
Poster of 145 W. 21
Filmography
Movie Paris: The Luminous Years 2010-12-14
Movie Aaron Copland: A Self Portrait Self 1985-01-01
Movie Tanglewood: A Place for Music Self 1985-05-26
Movie Bachianas Brasileiras: Meu Nome é Villa-Lobos 1979-01-01
Movie Are My Ears on Wrong?: A Profile of Charles Ives Self 1979-03-04
Series The Kennedy Center Honors Self 1978-12-28
Movie Copland Conducts Copland Self - Composer and conductor 1976-03-17
Series New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts Self 1958-01-18
Movie Tanglewood Music School and Music Festival Self 1949-07-20
Movie 145 W. 21 1936-01-01