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Born: November 14, 1900 in Brooklyn, NY
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Died: December 02, 1990 in North Tarrytown, NY
Genre: Classical

Biography:
An American composer of film scores, opera, piano, chamber music, and other forms. Copland is best known for his ballet music (amp;"Appalachian Spring," 1944; amp;"Rodeo," 1942) and his orchestral works (amp;"Lincoln Portrait," 1942; amp;"Fanfare for the Common Man," 1942). Sincerely concerned about relating to a wide public without compromising hi... Continue Bio >>

Discography:
2006 Copland Conducts Copland
2003 Something Wild [Original Score]
1993 81st Birthday Concert
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