Aaron Copland (November 14, 1900 – December 2, 1990) was an American composer of concert and film music, as well as an accomplished pianist. Instrumental in forging a distinctly American style of composition, he was widely known as "the dean of American composers". Copland's music achieved a balance between modern music and American folk styles. The open, slowly changing harmonies of many of his works are said to evoke the vast American landscape...
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Date of birth:
- Nov 14, 1900
Date of death:
- Dec 2, 1990 (age 90 years)
Place of birth:
Active as Musical Artist (start):
- 1920
Active as Musical Artist (end):
- 1990
Instruments Played:
Also known as:
- Copeland,
- Copland,
- Copland, Aaron,
- Aaronn Copland,
- Aaron Copeland,
- Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
