The late music critic Terry Teachout described Aaron Copland's work as "probably the greatest piece of classical music composed by an American." Musician, author, composer and friend of the show, Rob ...

This July 4, you’ll definitely hear music composed by Aaron Copland. In fact, if you’re listening to Classical IPR, I can guarantee you’ll hear multiple pieces by Aaron Copland today. His music is ...

Host Scott Yoo and Cantor Daniel Mutlu discuss how Aaron Copland may have drawn inspiration from his Jewish roots and Cantor Mutlu performs “Mipnei Ma,” the source material for Copland’s “Vitebsk.” ...

Scott Yoo and Copland expert John Novacek discuss Aaron Copland's film career. Host Scott Yoo and pianist John Novacek discuss Copland's career as a film composer. Copland was a firm believer in "less ...

I grew up thinking of Aaron Copland as the musical voice of America. Like most everyone, when I hear Copland's music, I see the majesty of the Grand Canyon: I feel my breathing expand and relax with ...

Aug. 28—Bring a blanket and some dinner and kick off your Labor Day weekend with music at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden. The New Mexico Philharmonic will perform music by Aaron Copland, John Williams ...

On Aaron Copland’s birthday, I find myself wanting to listen to the opening minute of the composer’s sonata for violin and piano on a loop. Not that I don’t love the rest of the work, but the opening ...

Excerpts From Secret Senate Testimony Before McCarthy Subcommittee Excerpts from secret testimony before Sen Joseph R McCarthy's Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in early 1950's; those ...

At New York City Ballet, Peck’s “Copland Dance Episodes” brings the composer’s three classic ballet scores under one roof, at last. By Joshua Barone and Mark Sommerfeld Vivian Perlis founded Yale’s ...