1941 and 1942 were exceptionally eventful for Copland and his country. The U.S. entered World War II while the 41-year-old composer was entering the height of his career.
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Aaron Copland
The Man Behind the Music
Many know of Aaron Copland the composer, writer, educator, and conductor, but far fewer have had the chance to know the man himself. Vivian Perlis, founding director of the Oral History Project in American Music & co-author of Copland’s autobiographies, not only takes us through the life of this great American composer, but also shows us a small window into what it was like to know the man behind the music.
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Aaron Copland's music is still widely performed around the world today. Find upcoming concerts and information in the performance calendar.
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Midday Thoughts: The Changing Reputation of Copland’s Piano Concerto
With nearly 100 years of performance history to consider, the Piano Concerto's reputation cannot be summed up in a single statement. Learn about the rich history of the work's reception in the latest Midday Thoughts.
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Midday Thoughts: Copland & the Carters
Prompted by the recent loss of former President Jimmy Carter, Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett reflects on the connections between the Carters, Copland, and his music.
Read moreThe Aaron Copland Fund for Music
Aaron Copland’s legacy as the Dean of American Music lives on through a series of grant programs managed by the Aaron Copland Fund for Music. Each year, the Fund awards more than $1 million in grants to ensembles, presenters, service organizations, and more for projects and general other entities to support public knowledge and appreciation of contemporary American music.