Aaron Copland

Evening Music | May 6, 2010
With iconic works like "Rodeo," "Billy the Kid," and "Appalachian Spring," Aaron Copland (1900-1990) single-handedly defined the "American" sound in classical music. We mark the composer's birthday anniversary with a liberal sprinkling of his works, including "Simple Gifts," the Violin Sonata, and the Piano Variations.

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