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It is a Ballet about the real Billy the Kid, the cowboy outlaw.

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Who was known for the 1938 piece billy the kid?

aaron copland


Why is Aaron Copland famous?

Aaron Copland is famous for his ballet scores like Billy the Kid, Rodeo, and Appalachian Spring.


What popular song did Aaron Copland write?

Aaron Copland wrote many art songs and operatic music. The closest he came to writing a popular song was his arrangement of some old American Songs such as "By the River", "The Gift to be Simple," "I Bought Me a Cat" and others. He also used old western melodies in his ballets "Billy the Kid", "Appalachian Spring" and "Rodeo."


Why is Aaron Copland remembered?

Aaron Copland is remembered because of his music and his influence upon musicians. He wrote several orchestral pieces celebrating America and Americans that became and remain hugely popular: "Fanfare for the Common Man," "Appalachian Spring," "Billy the Kid," "Rodeo," and "A Lincoln Portrait." His book "What to Listen For in Music" still sells thousands of copies. His style of orchestration, luminous and transparent, influenced many composers worldwide.


Which American composer wrote ballets such as Billy the Kid and Rodeo based on American themes?

Aaron Copeland.


What are 3 facts about Aaron Copland?

Aaron Copland was an American teacher, writer and conductor.He was born on 14 November 1900 and died on 2 December 1990; his father was not at all musically inclined, but his mother sang and played the piano.Copland studied in Paris at the Fontainebleau School of Music. he also travelled to Italy, Ausia and Gemany to help round out his musical education.He composed music and in the 1960s conducted as well.Popular works include Appalachian Spring, Fanfare for the Common Man, Billy the Kid and Thrid Symphony.


Is copland's billy the kid a ballet?

Yes. Billy the Kid was premiered in 1938 in Chicago and choreographed by Eugene Loring.I performed this ballet many years ago. It's one of the only times I heard someone speak on stage. Billy says, "Who is it?" in Spanish. Which apparently he said in real life and that's what got him killed by Pat Garrett.


What movie and television projects has Aaron Gazzola been in?

Aaron Gazzola has: Played Billy Timms in "Blue Heelers" in 1994. Played Young Rider in "The Saddle Club" in 2001. Played Billy (Little Boy) in "Darkness Falls" in 2003. Played ESL Kid in "Fergus McPhail" in 2004. Played Kid in "Scooter: Secret Agent" in 2005.


Did billy the kid fight at the OK corral?

Yes, 'billy the kid' William Claiborne, not 'billy the kid' William Bonney.


What is some good music for a western story?

Billy the kid by Aaron Copeland or Rodeo and Honky train blues played by Emerson Lake and Palmer


Billy the kid get married?

Billy the kid was married and he also did have a son.


What did billy the kid contribute to society?

why did billy the kid contribute to society