Aaron Copland spoke often of the composer's role in American society, and by extension, what he perceived his role to be. The second of this two-part series focuses on some of Copland's best known statements on the topic.
Midday Thoughts: Copland on Being American, Part 1
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | January 26, 2023 | Articles
Aaron Copland was never just a composer; he was always an American composer. But what did that label mean to him? Read on in the first of a two-part examination of Copland's best known statements on the topic.
Midday Thoughts: Music and Imagination: Copland and His Audiences
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | December 14, 2022 | Articles
Music and Imagination came out 70 years ago just in time for holiday gift-giving. Get reacquainted with this Copland classic and the excitement around its reception.
Midday Thoughts: Copland, the Piano, and the Kapells
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | November 11, 2022 | Articles
In honor of the 100th anniversary of his birth this fall, this Midday Thoughts looks at legendary pianist William Kapell's life, legacy, and his impact on Aaron Copland's music.
Midday Thoughts: Returning Next Month
September 30, 2022 | Announcements
We're taking a break this month but will return with a new Midday Thoughts in October. Read on for a recap of the series so far and a look at what's ahead.
Midday Thoughts: Which Appalachian Spring? An Audiophile’s Guide
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | August 29, 2022 | Articles
Building on last month's article on the versions of Appalachian Spring, here are some of the most iconic and well-loved recordings of the work in all of its forms.