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Originally Posted by stewmuse if you think Copland dosn't sound "twentieth century," then you're missing two key components.
1. Not all 20th century, or even most of it, really, is atonal or "bleep-bloop-bang-klunk"
2. You need to check out a lot more Copland, such as:
Piano Variations (also done as Orchestral Variations)
Connotations
Inscapes
Emblems
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Aaron Copland was one funny guy and a good conductor of his own music.
Copland conducted his works at concerts all over the world, often providing live program notes.
When he conducted the Baltimore Symphony in a program of his music which included "Connotations for Orchestra" he gave this description.
The work was written for the opening of Philharmonic Hall in Lincoln Center.
He said that he had received a letter from a fan speaking about the work,"Connotations," that he had just heard on the radio.
"Mr. Copland, I have been a long time fan of your music. Last night I heard your new work, "Connotations"..............Shame........Shame.... ...Shame"
Copland could have done stand-up
Wilmer