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Aaron Copland
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Brooklyn, New York, United States (1900 – 1990)
Aaron Copland (November 11, 1900 in Brooklyn, New York, United States – December 2,1990) was an American composer of concert and film music. Instrumental in forging a uniquely American style of composition, he was widely known as “the dean of American composers.” Copland’s music achieved a difficult balance between modern music and American folk styles, and the open, slowly changing harmonies of many of his works are said to evoke the vast American landscape. He incorporated percussive orchestration, changing meter, polyrhythms, polychords and tone rows. Outside of composing, Copland often served as a teacher and lecturer. During his career he also wrote books and articles, and served as a conductor, most frequently for his own works. It should be noted that this is one of the first openly gay composers in history, especially in a time when this was not accepted in society.
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Fanfare for the Common Man
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Appalachian Spring
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Billy the Kid
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Buckaroo Holiday
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Prelude No. 2 for Violin and Piano
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Appalachian Spring: Simple Gifts
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Appalachian Spring Suite
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Quiet City
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Letter From Home
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Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra
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deviantpsyche wrote:
just got this Artist's ringtones at www.itsflycell.com. Fanfare for the Common Man is my favorite! love it.
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Konkapa wrote:
http://www.last.fm/group/Spike+Lee
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EkriirkE wrote:
Loved playing his pieces in school.
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OSaCanUC wrote:
Hey! Check out the new "American Classical Music" group! Join if you like! :o)
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Maelkoch wrote:
The piece *is* very powerful, not denying that, though. :)
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Maelkoch wrote:
I do like the idea of godfearing gayhating republimentalists getting überpatriotic while listening to Fanfare for the Common Man.... *giggles*
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ninja4hire13 wrote:
not one "BEEF, its whats for dinner"?
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analoguepilot wrote:
fanfare for the common man and appalachian spring are 2 of the best modern compositions to ever grace the world's ears... copeland is pure genius.
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KZ wrote:
masterpiece = clarinet concerto
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capn_bill wrote:
Brings back a lot of memories
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globalsunset wrote:
HOE DOWN!!!
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hullerombuller wrote:
Hoe-Down Live: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJymD0BFAC4
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Kevonetwothree wrote:
I love this guy's stuff! Definitely one of my favorite composers!
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xamwell wrote:
corral nocturne is one great piece of music
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Gamester wrote:
Join the new Leonard Bernstein Group! Check it out! :o) http://www.last.fm/group/Leonard+Bernstein
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Gamester wrote:
Join the new Aaron Copland Group! Check it out! :o) http://www.last.fm/group/Aaron+Copland
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jodlesnowdle wrote:
I'm about to play 'Jazzy' in my Grade 8 exam today... wish me luck
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vladsinger wrote:
Really embodies the traditional image of America. I like Hoedown from Rodeo. Played the 1st violin part a couple years ago. Lots of fun.
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nDroae wrote:
I was in a Music Appreciation class that briefly studied Rodeo. (Ro-DAY-o!) I later bought recordings of the Appalachian Spring suite and his Third Symphony, which I like very much. Then I bought three albums by the band Copeland. It's fun to alternately listen to both. :-P
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heaventree22 wrote:
he put together such a great sound
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