Aaron Copland 1900-1990
Born: 14 November 1900, New York, USA.
Died: 2 December 1990, New York, USA.
The open, slowly changing harmonies in much of Aaron Copland’s music are typical of what many people consider to be the sound of American music, evoking the vast American landscape and pioneer spirit. To hear more about Copland’s Rodeo, please watch our Meet the Music video.