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Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland's name is synonymous with American music. It was his pioneering achievement to break free from Europe and create concert music that is characteristically American. In addition to writing such well-loved works as Fanfare for the Common Man, Rodeo, and Appalachian Spring, Copland conducted, organized concerts, wrote books on music, and served as an American cultural ambassador to the world. While studying with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, Copland became interested in incorporating popular styles into his music. Upon his return to the US, he advanced the cause of new music through lectures and writings, and organized the famed Copland-Sessions concerts. As America entered first Depression then war, Copland began to speak to the concerns of the average citizen in those times of trouble. His intentions were fulfilled as works from Billy the Kid to Lincoln Portrait to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Appalachian Spring found both popular success and critical acclaim. Aaron Copland was one of the most honored cultural figures in the history of the United States. The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Kennedy Center Award, the National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "Oscar", and the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany were only a few of the honors and awards he received. In 1982, the Aaron Copland School of Music was established in his honor at Queens College of the City University of New York.
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4 Dance Episodes from Rodeo: IV. Hoe-Down. Allegro
Aaron Copland
Albums See All
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Classical Music in the dance vol.3 2025
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Classical Music in the dance vol.2 2025
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Copland: Appalachian Spring; Billy the Kid 2025
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Berg, Beethoven & Copland: Piano Sonatas 2025
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Copland: Old American Songs, Canticle of Freedom & 4 Motets (2024 Remaster) 2024
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American Road Trip 2024
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Copland: Appalachian Spring, Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo & El Salon México 2024
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Chasing Home 2024
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The American Album: Works by John Adams, Aaron Copland & Wynton Marsalis 2024
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Copland: Piano Quartet & Sextet & Vitebsk 2024
Singles & EPs See All
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Horner: An Apparition in the Fields (From "The New World") Single • 2024
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Newman, T: Shoulder Length Single • 2024
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Copland: Story of Our Town Single • 2024
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Copland: Billy the Kid: IV. Prairie Night (Card Game at Night) Single • 2023
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I've heard an organ talk sometimes Single • 2023
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Copland: Lincoln Portrait Single • 2021
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2019 National Association for Music Education (NAfME): Symphony Orchestra [Live] EP • 2021
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Clarinet Concerto: I. Slowly and Expressively Single • 2020
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2020 Florida Music Education Association (FMEA): All-State Symphonic Orchestra [Live] EP • 2020
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Appalachian Spring Suite (1944 Version): VII. Calm and flowing Single • 2020
Videos See All
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Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man - National Symphony Orchestra The Kennedy Center • 543K views
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COPLAND Rodeo: 1. Buckaroo Holiday - "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band - Blacksburg, VA United States Marine Band • 128K views
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Aaron Copland - The Cat and The Mouse (audio + sheet music) thenameisgsarci • 320K views
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Classical Workout Playlist • YouTube Music
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Symphony of the Night Playlist • YouTube Music
Artist-made playlists See All
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Copland Conducts Copland Playlist • Aaron Copland • 57 views
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Music from "The Red Pony" Playlist • Aaron Copland • 10 views
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