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Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland's name is synonymous with American music. It was his pioneering achievement to break free from Europe and create concert music that is characteristically American. In addition to writing such well-loved works as Fanfare for the Common Man, Rodeo, and Appalachian Spring, Copland conducted, organized concerts, wrote books on music, and served as an American cultural ambassador to the world. While studying with Nadia Boulanger in Paris, Copland became interested in incorporating popular styles into his music. Upon his return to the US, he advanced the cause of new music through lectures and writings, and organized the famed Copland-Sessions concerts. As America entered first Depression then war, Copland began to speak to the concerns of the average citizen in those times of trouble. His intentions were fulfilled as works from Billy the Kid to Lincoln Portrait to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Appalachian Spring found both popular success and critical acclaim. Aaron Copland was one of the most honored cultural figures in the history of the United States. The Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Kennedy Center Award, the National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences "Oscar", and the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany were only a few of the honors and awards he received. In 1982, the Aaron Copland School of Music was established in his honor at Queens College of the City University of New York.

Songs

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Appalachian Spring: VII. Doppio movimento
Leonard Bernstein
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Fanfare for the Common Man
Aaron Copland
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Rodeo: Hoe-Down
Michael Tilson Thomas
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Simple Gifts
Aaron Copland
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Our Town Suite
Aaron Copland

Albums

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Copland the Populist

2025
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Classical Music in the dance vol.2

2025
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American Road Trip

2024
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American Folklore

2025
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Copland: Appalachian Spring; Billy the Kid

2025
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Copland: Appalachian Spring, Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo & El Salon México

2024
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Copland: Fanfare for the Common Man & Lincoln Portrait - Ives: 3 Places in England

2025
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Berg, Beethoven & Copland: Piano Sonatas

2025
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Classical Music in the dance vol.3

2025
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Copland: Old American Songs, Canticle of Freedom & 4 Motets (2024 Remaster)

2024

Singles & EPs

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Billy the Kid Orchestral Suite: II. Street Scene in a Frontier Town

Single • 2025
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2019 National Association for Music Education (NAfME): Symphony Orchestra [Live]

EP • 2021
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Copland: Simple Gifts

Single • 2020
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Copland: Billy the Kid: IV. Prairie Night (Card Game at Night)

Single • 2023
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Clarinet Concerto: I. Slowly and Expressively

Single • 2020
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Copland: Long Time Ago

Single • 2020
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I've heard an organ talk sometimes

Single • 2023
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2020 Florida Music Education Association (FMEA): All-State Symphonic Orchestra [Live]

EP • 2020
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Copland: Lincoln Portrait

Single • 2021
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Appalachian Spring Suite (1944 Version): VII. Calm and flowing

Single • 2020

Videos

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Erich Kunzel - Quiet City (Official Audio)

Aaron Copland • 40 views
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Erich Kunzel - Ceremonial Fanfare (Official Audio)

Aaron Copland • 8 views
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Erich Kunzel - John Henry (A Railroad Ballad for Orchestra) (Official Audio)

Aaron Copland • 6 views

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Classical Workout

Playlist • YouTube Music
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Symphony of the Night

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Aaron Copland

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Orchestral Performances

Playlist • Aaron Copland • 172 views
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Copland: Symphony No. 3

Playlist • Aaron Copland • 24 views
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Copland Conducts Copland

Playlist • Aaron Copland • 340 views
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Music from "The Red Pony"

Playlist • Aaron Copland • 19 views

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