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Music Appreciation

Dyedinthewoolliberal

(15,588 posts) Mon Nov 14, 2022, 09:38 AM Nov 2022

Aaron Copland was born on this date.

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Aaron Copland was born on this date. (Original Post) Dyedinthewoolliberal Nov 2022 OP

One of my favorite quotes 303squadron Nov 2022 #1

Here's another PJMcK Nov 2022 #2

Here's his Piano Sonata PJMcK Nov 2022 #3

My favorite Copeland: thucythucy Jan 2023 #4

303squadron

(546 posts)

1. One of my favorite quotes

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Mon Nov 14, 2022, 09:58 AM

Nov 2022

"Music that is born complex is not inherently better or worse than music that is born simple." ~ Aaron Copland

PJMcK

(22,048 posts)

2. Here's another

Reply to 303squadron (Reply #1)

Mon Nov 14, 2022, 10:47 AM

Nov 2022

“Inspiration may be a form of super-consciousness, or
perhaps of subconsciousness—I wouldn't know. But I am
sure it is the antithesis of self-consciousness.”

In the early 1980s, I met Maestro Copland three times, (he insisted I call him Aaron). He was friendly, generous of thought and interested in what a 22-year old composer had to say about contemporary music. I had just analyzed his Nonet for Strings and asked him all about it. He seemed pleased that I knew this somewhat obscure piece of his.

Copland’s well-known works get plenty of attention and I happen to know that his estate has done very well securing performances and licenses for his music.

Happy birthday, sir. Thanks for your wonderful music!

PJMcK

(22,048 posts)

3. Here's his Piano Sonata

Reply to Dyedinthewoolliberal (Original post)

Mon Nov 14, 2022, 10:54 AM

Nov 2022

It’s a bit knottier than his well-known tonal compositions but I’ve always liked it.

In this YouTube clip, you can follow Copland’s score.