Aaron Copland

Aaron Copland (1900–1990) was an American conductor, pianist and composer.

Overview

Born at Brooklyn in 1900, died at Sleepy Hollow in 1990.

In detail

Aaron Copland studied at Fontainebleau Schools, Boys and Girls High School and Boys High School. training under Nadia Boulanger and Rubin Goldmark is recorded. Ramon Zupko, Alberto Ginastera and Eda Rapoport are recorded as having studied under Aaron Copland. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera, symphony, classical music and ballet.

Residence is recorded at Aaron Copland House. Membership is recorded of American Academy of Arts and Letters, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and National Academy of Fine Arts (Argentina).

Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship, Academy Award for Best Original Dramatic or Comedy Score, Rome Prize and National Medal of Arts.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Aaron Copland”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    Consult the source
  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q192185: Aaron Copland

    Consult the source