From jazz to the concert hall to the big screen and beyond, Copland easily crossed genre boundaries throughout his career. Even today, his music continues to reflect this crossover spirit through unexpected arrangements, settings, and inspiration.
Midday Thoughts: Nonet
By Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett | March 29, 2022 | Articles
Copland's lesser known Nonet is ripe for a modern comeback 60 years after its premiere performance. Musicologist Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett reflects on the work's history.
New Appalachian Spring Edition Wins Musicology Award
November 13, 2021 | Announcements
The 2020 MUSA Edition of Appalachian Spring, edited by Jennifer DeLapp-Birkett and Aaron Sherber, was awarded this year’s Claude V. Palisca Award from the American Musicological Society.
Album Roundup 2020
By Staff Author | December 23, 2020 | Articles
As this year comes to a close, take a look back at new recordings of Copland’s music released in 2020.
New Album: Caprices and Laments
November 6, 2020 | Announcements
Clarinettist Maximiliano Martín’s latest recording project, Caprices and Laments: Clarinet Concertos by Nielsen, Copland & MacMillan, is scheduled for release in January 2021. Pre-order now available.
New MUSA Edition: Appalachian Spring
June 10, 2020 | Announcements
MUSA’s latest edition breathes new life into one of Copland’s most famous scores. Printed copies now available.