Difference between revisions of "Aaron Copland"
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| − | Composer, conductor | + | Composer, conductor. Created a distinctly American style of classical music through his pieces 'Appalachian Spring', 'Billy the Kid' and 'Rodeo', his 'Fanfare for the Common Man' and 'Third Symphony'. Notable composer of music for films, including 'Of Mice and Men'. Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964) and the National Medal of Arts (1986). |
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| + | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
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| + | * http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/aaron-copland/about-the-composer/475/ | ||
| + | * http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/p/pollack-copland.html | ||
| + | * http://www.npr.org/programs/specials/copland/notes.html | ||
| + | * http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJYVH_kZkOk | ||
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Revision as of 19:50, 19 July 2014
Contents
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1900 - 1990
Occupation
Composer
Notable Achievements
Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts
Description
Composer, conductor. Created a distinctly American style of classical music through his pieces 'Appalachian Spring', 'Billy the Kid' and 'Rodeo', his 'Fanfare for the Common Man' and 'Third Symphony'. Notable composer of music for films, including 'Of Mice and Men'. Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1964) and the National Medal of Arts (1986).
