Classical Composers - Biography, Copland, Aaron
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Overview
Hailed as important, entertaining, and revealing, Copland: 1900 Through 1942 is the memoir of one of America's most respected and loved musical pioneers. This is the story of a self-described "brash young man from Brooklyn" who went on to become a founding father of "serious" American music with works that include "Appalachian Spring, " "Lincoln Portrait, " the movie scores for "Of Mice and Men" and "Our Town, " and numerous orchestral and chamber works. The book charts his early years.The celebrations marking Aaron Copland's centenary will include numerous musical festivals such as the Tanglewood Festival, The New York City Opera, the American Musical Festival, The Library of Congress, and more.
One of America's greatest composers, Aaron Copland (Appalachian Spring, Billy the Kid) is famous for movie scores and numerous orchestral and chamber works. Copland: 1900-1942 takes the reader from his childhood through his early championship of American music to his arrival at Tanglewood. 30 black-and-white photographs.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 1987
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pages
416
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780312011499