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Aaron Copland
Brooklyn native, Aaron Copland, is one of the most famous composers in American history. Many of his more accessible works are now considered to be definitive examples of the American style of classical music. Please use this category for all questions regarding the "Dean of American Music."
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What is the story of rodeo ballet by aaron copeland?
"Rodeo," composed by Aaron Copland in 1942, is a ballet that tells the story of a cowgirl who seeks love and acceptance in the rugged world of the American West. The narrative follows her as she competes for the affection of a handsome cowboy, navigating themes of rivalry and self-discovery. Through lively choreography and distinctive musical motifs, Copland captures the spirit of the rodeo and the complexities of love. Ultimately, the cowgirl learns to embrace her identity and finds fulfillment beyond romantic pursuits.
What time period is Aaron Copland from?
Aaron Copland, an American composer, is from the 20th century. He was born on November 14, 1900 and died on December 2, 1990.
Who study with Aaron Copland in France?
Aaron Copland and many other American composers went to Paris and studied with Nadia Boulanger.
What schools did Aaron Copland attend?
Grove's Dictionary of Music says that he graduated from the Boys' High School, Brooklyn, New York, in 1918. Other than that they don't mention formal schooling.
Almost all of his musical training was under private teachers and through practical experience. In his youth he studied piano with his mother, then Leopold Wolfsohn, Victor Wittgenstein, and Clarence Adler. For a couple of years following high school he studied composition with Rubin Goldmark (Goldmark taught at Juilliard, but Juilliard does not claim Copland as an alumnus, so it must have been a private arrangement).
At age 20 Copland flew the coop for Paris, where the neoclassical compositions of Stravinsky and the French circle of Milhaud, Poulenc, Honegger et al. were opening up a new direction for American composers, previously so dominated by German Romanticism.
Copland had the further good fortune to study with Nadia Boulanger of the American Conservatory in Fontainebleau. Boulanger had a circle of students that reads like a Who's Who of early 20th-century American composers, including Walter Piston, Roy Harris, and Virgil Thomson. She also encouraged Copland to spend time in Vienna and Berlin as well, where he heard such diverse composers as Hindemith and Webern.
His education as a composer seems to follow the classic pattern: he needed the formal instruction in the basics, but beyond that his development depended most on one-on-one relationships with excellent teachers, and on listening to other composers and studying their works on his own.
What were the names of the songs that Aaron Copland composed?
Fanfare for the common man, Rodeo (ro-DAY-o not RO-dee-o), Appalachian Springs, Lincoln Portrait are the only ones that come to mind.
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 did aaron copland write the piece fanfare for a common man?
Copland, in his autobiography, wrote of the request: "Eugene Goossens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, had written to me at the end of August about an idea he wanted to put into action for the 1942-43 concert season. During World War I he had asked British composers for a fanfare to begin each orchestral concert. It had been so successful that he thought to repeat the procedure in World War II with American composers". A total of eighteen fanfares[1] were written at Goossens' behest, but Copland's is the only one which remains in the standard repertoire.
Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/fanfare-for-the-common-man
Where was aaron copland buried?
Copland died on December 2, 1990. His ashes were scattered at Tanglewood.
What movies did Aaron Copland compose in?
He wrote the scores for the following movies:
The City, a documentary, 1939
Of Mice and Men, 1939
Our Town, 1940
The North Star, 1943
The Cummington Story, a documentary short, 1945
The Red Pony, 1949
The Heiress, 1949 - won the Academy Award
Something Wild, 1961
His non-film music is also used in many other movies and TV programs. Martin Scorsese used some of the "Of Mice and Men" score in his Raging Bull, and Spike Lee built a full score for his He Got Game from various works by Copland.
What made aaron copland write ching-a-ring chaw?
Aaron Copland did not write Ching a Ring Chaw. It is an American folk song. Copland arranged it.
What genre did Aaron Copland write?
Not sure if this will help but Aaron Copland composed concert and film music.
What did Aaron Copland compose?
Aaron Copland composed a wide range of works, including orchestral music, chamber pieces, and operas. He is best known for his ballets such as "Appalachian Spring," "Rodeo," and "Billy the Kid," which capture the essence of American life and landscapes. Additionally, his orchestral works, like "Fanfare for the Common Man," and his film scores contributed significantly to his reputation as one of America’s most influential composers. Copland's style is characterized by its use of folk themes and innovative harmonies, often evoking a sense of openness and Americana.
What was Aaron Copland's most famous work?
The Third Symphony is his most famous symphony.
His "Hoe-Down" form the Rodeo ballet is perhaps his most popular work.
Copland is documented as a gay man, he never married and thus does not have a wife.
