Kennedy Center Honors Legend: Aaron Copland (In-Depth Interview)

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• ME

  @medievalmusiclover · 3 years ago

  I love his music. His music is the true identity of the American spirit. ❤ Rest in peace master Copland.

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• MO

  @Modmansf · 3 years ago

  She's a sound scholar who knows her subject well and is a more satisfying writer than an interviewer.

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• TW

  @Twentythousandlps · 3 years ago

  The interviewer is Vivian Perlis, who collaborated on Copland's memoirs.

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• SR

  @srothbardt · 3 years ago

  He was a good writer too,  Get his book What to Listen for in Music.  Classic.

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• VI

  @vigulfmusicproduct · 1 year ago

  First time I have ever seen him in a interview. amazing...

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• RI

  @richardwilliams473 · 3 years ago

  Aaron Copland s compositions became the authentic sound of the America s frontier.  When hearing them you knew immediately what they were depicting

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• KE

  @kennethfaught8754 · 2 years ago

  Love Copland. He IS America.

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• MI

  @MInnaMansky · 2 years ago

  Great Interview with an even greater person!

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• BA

  @Bailey2006a · 3 years ago

  Copland’s score for the film “ The North Star “ is a true masterwork. The quintessential “ American “ composer managed to capture the spirit of  Ukrainian folk music. Astonishing achievement!

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• SR

  @srothbardt · 3 years ago

  I think Brahms said that a piece of music has to be logical and well developed before it can be beautiful.

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• AR

  @Archimusik · 3 years ago

  Does anyone know what year this interview was conducted?

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• JS

  @jslasher1 · 1 year ago

  Far and away the greatest American-born composer. Some might argue that either Gershwin or Ives deserve that honour. Whatever!  Copland's music appeals to just about everyone, not just in the USA but elsewhere as well. I attended a performance of his Third Symphony [the complete edition without Leonard Bernstein's cuts] with Neemi Jarvi conducting the Sydney Symphony Orchestra.  The audience loved it, relishing the finale [Fanfare for the Common Man] with wild abandon. So there you have it!

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